Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani has warned against the decline of a strong opposition, stressing that the lack it cannot guarantee an effective democracy.

Sani made this known in a chat with journalist as he reacted to the controversy that has surrounded Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

“I must warn Nigerians, we need an opposition. We need opposition in any democracy because without opposition, a nation stands the risk of sliding into grief,” he said.

Speaking further, he questioned the credibility of those currently presenting themselves as alternative leaders ahead of the next general election.

“But the question you have to ask yourself is: are these people parading themselves as opposition credible enough to offer a genuine alternative to every one of us? These are questions we must ask,” Sani added.

He further argued that many of the individuals now positioning themselves as opposition figures were part of past administrations which, in his view, contributed to Nigeria’s present challenges.

Sani maintained that Nigerians must look beyond familiar political actors in 2027 and demand leaders with proven integrity.