The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop misleading Nigerians about the country’s condition, warning that insecurity is preventing farmers from accessing their farmlands while economic hardship deepens

The monarch spoke when Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, visited his palace in Katsina State.

In a Hausa-language video of the meeting, Usman urged Yari to tell political leaders the truth about the challenges facing ordinary Nigerians rather than prioritise political interests.

“Director-General, you are now in a position of leadership. This is not just about this place; it concerns the entire country. We are all children of this nation, and we must stand for the truth,” the Emir said.

He said political leaders should focus on improving people’s welfare, addressing insecurity and creating conditions that allow Nigerians to earn a living.

The monarch also condemned political dishonesty, warning against making false claims to win public support or undermine opponents.

He argued that politics should be driven by dialogue, consultation and persuasion rather than hostility, backbiting and attempts to destroy political rivals.

“What is politics? You convince me to accept your conviction. You must be wise enough to listen to what I have to say or consider my point of view. That is politics. It is not fighting or condemning others,” he said.

Usman questioned why political actors appeared more concerned with attacking one another than working together to address the country’s problems.

He also invoked religious teachings, saying leaders should place the interests of others above personal ambition and material gain.

The Emir warned that public officials should not assume they would escape the consequences of treating others unfairly, urging them to demonstrate genuine concern for the people they serve.

On insecurity, he expressed concern that farmers in parts of northern Nigeria could no longer freely access their farmlands, a situation that threatens livelihoods and agricultural production.

“Why are we drifting apart? Farmers have been prevented from carrying out their activities,” he said.

He called on political leaders to take practical steps to restore security and protect rural communities whose economic activities have been disrupted by threats and violence.

The monarch also lamented the decline of industrial establishments in Kaduna State, citing the DIC and Peugeot company as examples of businesses whose fortunes, he said, should concern political leaders and regional elders.

“If you go to Kaduna, look at the DIC and the Peugeot company. Where are they now? They have all collapsed. Why?” he asked.

“We have to speak. We have to speak. We must stand up and take action.”

Usman urged traditional rulers, politicians and other influential figures to speak out against insecurity, economic decline and other challenges affecting Nigerians

. Yari, a former Zamfara State governor and serving senator, is leading the APC’s campaign preparations for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.