Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has urged President Bola Tinubu to personally visit victims of the devastating flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State, which claimed over 150 lives and displaced thousands of residents.

In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Sani emphasized that the President should "march through the muds and remains of Mokwa" to console orphans, widows, and widowers in their moment of grief and sorrow.

"Over 150 people perished in Mokwa's flash floods. Mokwa is in Niger State, neighbouring Abuja," Sani stated. "The highway launched by the Government was great, the book launched by the opposition was good. The head of the country should physically visit Mokwa, and the head of the opposition should physically visit Mokwa."

The catastrophic flooding struck the rural town following torrential rains that began late Wednesday and continued into Thursday. The disaster has created a humanitarian crisis in the area, with thousands now homeless.

Call for Leadership and Empathy

While acknowledging the importance of infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar coastal road recently launched by the government, Sani insisted that demonstrating empathy during times of tragedy is equally crucial for national leadership.

"Leaders should demonstrate empathy. That is humanity," the former senator emphasized in his statement.

Sani's call extends beyond the President to opposition leaders as well, suggesting that all political figures should show solidarity with the victims regardless of party affiliations.

The Mokwa flooding represents one of the worst natural disasters to hit Niger State in recent years. Local authorities continue emergency response efforts, but the scale of destruction has overwhelmed available resources.

As of press time, there has been no official response from the Presidency regarding a potential visit to the affected area.