Eedris Abdulkareem slams leaders over lack of compassion

Nigerian veteran musician and rapper Eedris Abdulkareem, has urged Nigerian leaders to practice showing empathy while they are still alive.

The singer said this after seeing the different reactions from the public after the death of former-President Muhammadu Buhari.

The late former-president passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The news of his death stirred mixed reactions from Nigerians with some showing sympathy.

Sen. Shehu Sani then pleaded with Nigerians to overlook Buhari’s shortcomings and forgive him.

“A living man is still on trial and cannot judge the dead. Let the sleeping soul rest,” Sani said.

Eedris Abdulkareem responded to this statement via his Instagram page on Monday. He reminded politicians to show empathy while they can.

“If you want sympathy in death, then you must show empathy when alive. Your legacies after life are consequences of your deeds. Innalilahi wa innalilahi rajuhun,” he wrote.