Former lawmaker and human rights activist Shehu Sani has cautioned Nigerians against speaking ill of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari following his death on Sunday, July 13, 2025. While acknowledging the mixed reactions to Buhari’s passing with some criticizing his legacy and others paying tribute Sani emphasized the importance of respecting the dead.
In a post on his Facebook page, Sani reminded Nigerians, “We are all mortals awaiting an uncertain fate at uncertain time and uncertain places. A living man is still on trial and cannot judge the dead. Let the sleeping soul rest.” His statement came amid social media backlash where some citizens condemned Buhari’s administration for issues such as repression, economic hardship, insecurity, and religious bigotry, as highlighted by activist Omoyele Sowore.
Sani’s warning underscores a call for dignity and restraint in public discourse during a sensitive period of national mourning, urging Nigerians to focus on unity rather than division in the wake of Buhari’s death.