Former Presidential candidate, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), has expressed deep concern over the plight of the country’s citizens, blaming the hardships on the negligence of Nigerian leaders.
Al-Mustapha made these remarks shortly after a meeting with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
Speculation has been rife about a possible alliance by some political parties.
In an interview with DCL, the former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha criticized the country’s leaders for neglecting the masses, whom they are supposed to serve. He described the condition of ordinary Nigerians as dire, noting that many are yet to grasp the full extent of the harm caused by the ruling class.
He also stated that some leaders are disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary citizens, “Even among the educated elite, many do not understand the level of damage done to the country. Those living in Abuja or other privileged locations often dismiss such concerns as mere exaggeration. They are unaware of the suffering of the people because they live in comfort, traveling by air and being welcomed with fanfare, oblivious to the struggles around them.”
Speaking on his recent meeting with El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha explained that it was part of a collaborative effort by patriotic Nigerians to seek solutions to the nation’s challenges.
He clarified that their discussions transcended partisan politics, focusing instead on Nigeria’s future.
“It was a meeting of like-minded individuals deeply concerned about the state of the nation. As the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), I discussed Nigeria’s future with El-Rufai and other stakeholders, seeking ways to lift the country from its current predicament.”
Al-Mustapha emphasized the need for collective action, irrespective of political affiliations, to address the country’s pressing issues and chart a path towards recovery and development.
