Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has weighed in on the rejection of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries results by former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi. Sani stated that Peter Obi foresaw the unfolding events and chose to defect to the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) ahead of the primaries.
Another aspirant, former banker Mohammed Hayatudeen, also announced a boycott of the results collation, citing irregularities. The ADC adjourned the collation of results to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as it awaits results from 12 states.
Shehu Sani's Statement
In a post on his X handle @ShehuSani on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Sani wrote: "Hayatudeen to boycott announcement of results and Rotimi rejects results; Peter 'saw vision'." This comment drew mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some supporting Obi's political acumen and others questioning his motives.
Mixed Reactions from Nigerians
@LsholaSodiq argued that Peter Obi did not see a vision but rather feared defeat in the primary against Atiku Abubakar, who has a stronger political structure. @de_Iconic001 mocked those who believed in Obi's foresight, while @E62943Ekene defended Obi, interpreting his name as symbolic of strength and resilience.
@kokoetim praised Obi for staying ahead of the game, noting that he avoided a foreclosed alliance that was designed to favor Atiku. @Saliu_ade criticized the ADC for following the same old political script, expressing fatigue with Nigerian politics since 1999.
ADC Presidential Primary Update
Atiku Abubakar currently leads the ADC presidential primaries with over 1.39 million votes. However, Amaechi and Hayatudeen have rejected the results, alleging irregularities. In Bayelsa State, Amaechi secured a victory with 44,404 votes, defeating Atiku and Hayatudeen. The primary election took place on May 25, 2026, across all eight local government areas of Bayelsa.
Nigerians continue to debate the implications of these developments, with many expressing skepticism about the integrity of the electoral process.
