Shehu Sani Warns: Ibrahim Traore Is Headed Towards a Dangerous Fate, Just Like the Victim Who Was Murdered Before Us

Senator Shehu Sani, a prominent member of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sparked a wave of discussion after sharing his thoughts on the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, through his official X (formerly Twitter) account. ...CONTINUE READING>>>

Sani drew a direct comparison between Traore and the late Captain Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader in the 1980s.

In his post on Thursday, Senator Sani recounted the events of 1987 when Sankara, a figure admired for his progressive leadership and radical reforms, was ousted in a coup and later assassinated. Sani highlighted how young people at the time rallied behind Sankara, who was regarded as an African revolutionary icon. Unfortunately, his leadership was abruptly cut short, leading to widespread mourning and a shift in Burkina Faso’s political landscape.

Sani then focused on Captain Ibrahim Traore, who has risen to prominence after taking power in Burkina Faso in a military coup in 2022. The senator expressed his concern that Traore’s political trajectory mirrors that of Sankara, suggesting that forces that were responsible for Sankara’s demise may still be active today.

“The forces that evicted Sankara and their ‘running dogs’ are still much around,” Sani remarked in his post. He continued by expressing a wish for Traore’s safety, invoking divine protection for the Burkinabe leader, as he navigates the complex political landscape in which he finds himself.

Senator Sani’s comparison of the two leaders has sparked intense debate on social media, with many observing the similarities in the bold, anti-imperialist rhetoric of both leaders. While some applaud Sani for acknowledging Traore’s potential to follow in Sankara’s footsteps, others are cautious, given the volatile political environment in Burkina Faso.