Former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani tells candidates omitted from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lists for the 2027 elections to stop pursuing legal action. He makes the appeal in posts on X, after a Supreme Court ruling that allows INEC to exclude some candidates from its official lists.
Sani argues that continuing court battles will likely waste candidates’ money, time and energy. He also frames the advice as a shift toward planning for future political opportunities, urging those affected to redirect their efforts rather than keep litigating.
Both outlets report the same core message: following the Supreme Court decision, INEC’s ability to exclude certain candidates remains in effect, and the senator recommends that excluded candidates move on instead of challenging the outcome through further litigation.
