Shehu Sani Mocks ADC’s Deepening Factionalism As Rival Claims Multiply Ahead Of 2027

According to a report by Senator Shehu Sani on X, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, former Senator Shehu Sani has weighed in on the escalating internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress, observing that the party’s factionalism has worsened dramatically as the 2027 election cycle approaches.

The outspoken lawmaker noted that what started as a dispute between two identifiable camps has now splintered into multiple rival factions each claiming legitimacy.

Sani, known for his sharp political commentary, summarized the situation with characteristic wit.

“They have one Nafiu and one Kachikwu before their primaries, it appears now they will have multiple Nafius and multiple Kachikwus,” he remarked, referencing the figures of Nafiu Bala and Dumebi Kachikwu who have been at the centre of the party’s leadership tussle.

The ADC’s internal divisions have been a recurring feature of Nigeria’s opposition politics, with competing factions laying claim to the party’s structures, symbols, and candidate selection processes.

The crisis intensified after prominent political figures including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso departed the party for the Nigerian Democratic Congress, citing the very factional disputes and court cases that continue to plague the ADC.

The multiplication of rival claims within the party raises serious questions about the ADC’s viability as a credible platform for the 2027 elections.

With multiple groups asserting control over the party apparatus, the likelihood of protracted legal battles and parallel congresses increases, further diminishing the party’s ability to present a united front to voters.

Sani’s commentary reflects a broader concern among political observers that Nigeria’s opposition space remains fragmented at a time when consolidation would be necessary to mount a serious challenge to the ruling party.

The ADC’s ongoing implosion serves as a cautionary example of how internal power struggles can consume a political party from within.