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In a surprising display of cross-party alignment, former Senator Shehu Sani has stepped forward to defend First Lady Remi Tinubu following her controversial support for United States military intervention on Nigerian soil.The debate ignited after the First Lady, in a high-profile interview with Fox News, described the Christmas Day 2025 US airstrikes against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Sokoto as “quite a blessing.””A Justified Action” — Sani Weighs In
Shehu Sani, known for his often critical stance on government policy, has taken a pragmatic turn regarding the Sokoto strikes. He argued that when it comes to neutralizing “terrorist scum” who have unleashed mayhem on innocent citizens, the origin of the firepower is secondary to the result.”When people are being killed, kidnapped, and extorted by terrorists, they don’t care about the ‘sovereignty’ of the missile—they care about the security of their lives,” Sani suggested in his characteristic blunt style.The Backstory: What Happened in Sokoto?The Date: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day).The Target: Enclaves of the Lakurawa group (an ISIS-affiliated hybrid threat) in the Tangaza and Bauni Forest areas of Sokoto.The Result: Intelligence reports suggest over 130 fighters were neutralized in what President Trump described as “perfect strikes” coordinated with the Nigerian government.
The Sovereignty Debate: Legal & Moral Tensions; While the Sokoto State Government welcomed the development, the move has split legal and political experts:Constitutional Concerns: Some lawmakers in the Senate have raised questions about national sovereignty, arguing that the National Assembly should have been briefed before foreign forces conducted direct kinetic operations on Nigerian soil.The “Lesser Evil” Argument: Supporters like Sani argue that under the Right to Life (Section 33 of the 1999 Constitution), the government is obligated to use every available tool—including foreign partnerships—to protect its citizens when local capacity is stretched.The First Lady’s Role: Remi Tinubu’s vocal endorsement has placed her at the center of the security conversation, a move that some analysts see as a “soft power” attempt to solidify international military backing.The Blogger’s Take 📝Is “outsourcing” airstrikes a slippery slope or a masterstroke? While the ADC and some Northern leaders fear the precedent of foreign missiles over the Caliphate, Shehu Sani’s backing gives the First Lady much-needed political cover.
One thing is certain: the Lakurawa group has felt the heat, and the 2027 political calculations are already being factored into every explosion.
Is it time for Nigeria to fully open the door to foreign military aid, or should we strictly “buy Nigerian” when it comes to security? Let’s hear your thoughts below!
