Afenifere Fires Back at Kwankwaso Over ‘Southern Favoritism’ Claims
đ„ Afenifere vs. Kwankwaso: The North-South Resource War Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere has slammed former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso for claiming Nigeriaâs resources are "tilted toward the South," calling his remarks "dangerous and false." đ Kwankwasoâs Claim: "Northern poverty worsens as resources shift southward." Cited bad federal roads after a "hellish" Abuja-Kano trip. đ„ Afenifereâs Counter: "Buhariâs 8-year rule favored the North disproportionately." Lists Kano-Maradi rail, World Bankâs northern focus as proof. Accuses Kwankwaso of "sectional bias" and ignoring Tinubuâs northern projects. đ§ Key Points of Contention 1. Buhariâs Northern-First Legacy Kano-Maradi Railway: Built into Niger Republic under Buhari World Bankâs Northern Focus: Allegedly directed by Buhari Lagos-Ibadan Expressway & 2nd Niger Bridge: Delayed for years 2. Tinubuâs Northern Projects â Kano-Maiduguri Road dualisationâ Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega Road constructionâ AKK Gas Pipeline fast-trackedâ Billions approved for Katsina, Borno, Niger infrastructure đŁïž Afenifereâs Sharpest Quotes "Kwankwasoâs alarmist rhetoric stokes regional tension. Where was his voice when Buhari skewed resources northward?" *"The âhellâ he experienced on […]
