Former senator Shehu Sani has responded to recent remarks by Peter Obi regarding the direction of his political ambition within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Obi, who moved to the ADC after leaving the Labour Party in preparation for the 2027 general elections, has been advocating for internal reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability within the party. During an interview on Arise TV, he stressed that his continued membership would depend on the credibility of the party’s primary election process. He warned that he would not hesitate to exit the party if its primaries were dominated by financial inducements, backdoor arrangements, or any practices that undermine fairness.
Reacting through a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sani offered a more pragmatic—and somewhat skeptical—perspective on the issue. He noted that Nigeria’s political system has, over time, been heavily shaped by the role of party delegates, who ultimately decide the outcome of primary elections. According to him, these delegates often behave similarly across both ruling and opposition parties, making it difficult to completely eliminate the influence of money and political bargaining in the process.
In his comment, Sani suggested that anyone with experience in Nigerian party politics—either as a candidate or a supporter—can often predict how primaries will unfold, regardless of public commitments to reform. He implied that while Obi’s stance reflects a principled position, the entrenched nature of delegate-driven politics may pose a significant challenge to achieving the level of transparency he seeks.
Overall, Sani’s reaction highlights the tension between idealism and political reality, raising broader questions about whether meaningful electoral reforms within party structures are achievable in Nigeria’s current political landscape…….See More
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