Shehu Sani Urges Candidates to Abandon Legal Battles
Shehu Sani, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central, advised candidates impacted by a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to exclude their names from ballots for the 2027 general elections. He urged these candidates to abandon ongoing legal efforts and concentrate on future elections instead.
Sani stated that the ruling was definitive, and pursuing further legal action would be a costly and futile endeavor. His comments were shared via his X handle on October 10, 2026, and were directed not only at the candidates but also at their legal representatives.
He criticized senior advocates and barristers for encouraging new lawsuits for fees when the legal battle appeared to be over. The response to his advice was mixed, with some supporting his stance while others questioned the integrity of the ruling and the electoral process.
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