Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has reportedly described former President Muhammadu Buhari as the “worst president” in Nigeria’s history, while praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he said is an effort to rebuild the country.
Sani’s remarks, circulated on social media, have triggered renewed political debate over the contrasting records of the Buhari and Tinubu administrations.
“Buhari was the worst president in Nigeria’s history. He wasted our time for eight years. Thank God for Tinubu, who is rebuilding Nigeria,” Sani was quoted as saying.
The former lawmaker’s comment represents a strong criticism of Buhari’s eight-year administration, which lasted from 2015 to 2023.
Sani's assessment is particularly notable given that he served as a senator during part of Buhari’s tenure and was among politicians who frequently criticised aspects of the administration's policies and governance.
His latest comment places the Buhari years at the centre of an increasingly contentious debate over Nigeria's economic and political trajectory.
In contrast, Sani credited Tinubu with attempting to rebuild Nigeria after Buhari's tenure.
Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 and introduced major economic policy changes, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and reforms affecting the foreign-exchange market.
Supporters of the administration have argued that the reforms are necessary to restructure the economy and place the country on a stronger long-term footing, while critics have pointed to the immediate pressures on households, businesses and the cost of living.
Sani’s latest assessment suggests that he views Tinubu’s approach as a necessary departure from the previous administration.
The comparison is likely to fuel further debate as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections.
Supporters of Buhari have defended his administration's record in areas including infrastructure, agriculture, security and social investment, while critics have accused the government of failing to adequately address insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship.
The Tinubu administration has similarly faced both praise and criticism, with supporters highlighting ongoing reforms and infrastructure projects while opponents continue to question the social and economic consequences of the government's policies.
Sani's statement therefore adds another prominent political voice to the debate over which administration has provided better leadership for Nigeria.
The former senator's endorsement of Tinubu's direction also comes amid continuing discussion about the need for long-term economic reforms and stronger institutions.
Whether Tinubu's policies will ultimately produce the rebuilding Sani referred to remains a matter of political and economic debate.
For now, the former senator's contrasting assessment is clear: he regards Buhari's eight years in office as a period of wasted opportunity, while expressing confidence that Tinubu is taking Nigeria in a different direction.
The statement has already generated reactions online, with Nigerians divided over both Sani's assessment of Buhari and his positive appraisal of Tinubu.
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