Former senator Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party.
Obi and Kwankwaso, both key opposition figures from the 2023 presidential race, recently parted ways with the ADC a move that has stirred backlash within the party, particularly among supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Some party loyalists have openly criticised the duo, accusing them of abandoning the platform at a critical time. But Sani appears to see things differently.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the former lawmaker dismissed the outrage, suggesting that Obi and Kwankwaso had good reason to walk away.
“Marriage is not by force,” he wrote, in a pointed remark about the political fallout.
Sani went further, alleging that some within the ADC had ulterior motives for aligning with the two politicians in the first place.
According to him, the pair may have sensed trouble early and chose to step aside.
In a more biting comment, he accused certain party figures of attempting to “use” Obi and Kwankwaso for their own political ambitions a claim likely to deepen the ongoing rift within the opposition camp.
His remarks add another layer to the widening cracks in the ADC, as shifting alliances and defections continue to reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections
