According to a report by The Sun on Friday, April 10, 2026, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised a recent protest staged at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission by a group within the African Democratic Congress.
The protest was reportedly led by former Senate President David Mark and other political figures.
The demonstration was linked to concerns raised by the group over electoral matters, but Sani’s reaction focused more on the credibility and motives of those involved rather than the issues raised.
Sani described the protest as lacking sincerity, stating that many of the individuals involved were not new voices in Nigerian politics but long-standing actors who had previously held positions of authority.
According to him, their past roles in governance placed responsibility on them for shaping the country’s political direction over the years.
He argued that their current actions appear inconsistent with their previous records in office, where, in his view, meaningful progress was not achieved for ordinary citizens during their time in leadership positions.
In his comments, Sani used strong expressions to describe the political gathering, suggesting that some of the participants were presenting themselves in a new political light despite having long histories in the country’s leadership structure.
He said that many of them were now attempting to position themselves as opposition figures, even though they had previously been part of decision-making processes at the highest levels of government.
His remarks were directed at questioning the credibility of their current political stance and their ability to represent public interest effectively.
The former senator also described the group as individuals who were allegedly motivated by personal political interests rather than a genuine commitment to addressing national challenges.
He suggested that their involvement in the protest was linked to broader political positioning ahead of future elections.
According to his statement, the actions of the group should be viewed within the context of ongoing political realignments, where various actors are seeking relevance and influence in emerging political arrangements.
Sani further extended his criticism to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, stating that many of those associated with the party had been part of Nigeria’s political system for a long time.
He questioned their democratic credentials, arguing that their past roles did not reflect strong commitments to democratic ideals.
In his view, this background raises questions about their current posture as advocates for democratic reforms and electoral accountability within the political space.
In a metaphorical remark, Sani likened the party’s internal struggles to mechanical failure, stating that “the ADC leaders bought a used vehicle and are now battling with engine problems.”.......…