Senator Shehu Sani, a former federal lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central and a vocal chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commented on the reemergence of retired military general and veteran politician, David Mark, as the interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His statement followed the announcement that a coalition of opposition parties had adopted the ADC platform as their vehicle for the 2027 presidential election.
Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Shehu Sani reflected on the endurance of David Mark in Nigeria’s political landscape. He stated that 42 years ago, when he was still a student at a Science Secondary School in Niger State, David Mark was already the governor of the state. He recalled how students used to line up in their school uniforms to receive him during official visits, during which Mark would affectionately refer to them as the “leaders of tomorrow.”
Sani’s statement subtly critiques Nigeria’s political stagnation, where individuals who held power decades ago continue to recycle themselves into leadership positions. His comment comes amid broader political discussions about generational transition and the need for fresh leadership in Nigeria.
The ADC’s decision to appoint David Mark has generated mixed reactions, particularly given his long and storied career in both military and civilian administrations having previously served as Senate President from 2007 to 2015 and holding ministerial roles under various regimes.
This development and Shehu Sani’s response have been reported across multiple platforms, including Opera News, Thrive Reporters, Premium Times, and Daily Post Nigeria, highlighting the deepening conversations around leadership continuity, political recycling, and the state of opposition politics ahead of 2027.
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