Shehu Sani Explains What Politicians Mean When They Say “Do or Die” During Election
- Former Senator Shehu Sani has explained the true meaning of “do or die” during elections in Nigeria
- Sani said “when a politician says do or die, he/she means the do is for him/her while the die is for others
- Some Nigerians on social media have reacted to the former federal lawmaker’s explanation on “do or die” during elections in the country
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events.
FCT, Abuja – Shehu Sani, the senator who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district in the eighth National Assembly, has explained the meaning of “do or die” during elections in Nigeria.
Sani said that what Nigerian politicians mean when they say “do or die”, is that the “do” is for them.
Sani said the do is for politicians while the die is for others
Photo credit: Shehu SaniSource: Facebook
The former federal lawmaker said the “die” is for others and not the politicians.
He stated this via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @ShehuSani on Monday, September 16.
Sani wrote:
“When a politician says do or die, the do is for him and the die is for others.”
Nigerians react to meaning of “do or die”
TheTalk.NG compiled some reactions from Nigerians on the meaning of “do or die” during elections.
@AGINAS
Bless one politician that once said , “my ambition doesn’t worth the blood of any Nigerian”. NJ
@Henryhoomen1
The die is for the poor while the do is for the rich
@Honey4rmDErock
I am very sorry for the less privileged in that country.
@attamakuza
This we know that is why we are careful about you all
@ELMustaphaJ
You know your people very well
@faruk_atk
where’s the lie? this sounds like speaking from experience.
@iam_paulash
It’s a way of motivating their foot soldiers to go and die for their course.
@adedejisam6
It is now left for others to pick a choice.
@Avpdeal
Absolutely, politicians always prioritize their own agenda over the well-being of others. It’s a sad reality we have to deal with.
@MahmudDan_Iya
Amongst the two words: one is for the Rich, and the other one is for the Poor.
left for you to choose wisely. 😂😉
Ribadu reacts to alleged plan to rig Edo election
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that the national security adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, reacted to the alleged plan to rig governorship election in Edo state.
Ribadu through his lawyer, Marian Aigbedion said the allegations made by the PDP chairman in Edo, Tony Aziegbem, are “libelous and malicious”.
In a letter addressed to the PDP chieftain, Aigbedion made three demands from Aziegbemi for damaging the reputation of Ridadu and causing him other injuries.
Source: TheTalk.NG
