Ossai Ovie Success, an aide to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has criticised former Kogi Central senator, Dino Melaye, over his outfit at a recent protest held in Abuja.
Melaye was among supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who gathered at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protest the commission’s decision to withdraw recognition of the party’s leadership.
Reacting in a Facebook post, Ossai expressed disappointment over Melaye’s appearance at the demonstration, alleging that the former lawmaker wore a designer shirt worth about ₦2.6 million to an event focused on demanding a better Nigeria.
“I am disappointed in Dino Melaye for wearing a Fendi shirt worth £1,426, equivalent to about ₦2.6 million, to a protest ground while demanding a better Nigeria,” he said.
Ossai argued that such an amount could have been used to support young Nigerians, adding, “That T-shirt can create jobs for hundreds of youths. I am really disappointed.”
Meanwhile, the protest also highlighted growing tensions between the ADC and INEC, as party members intensified their opposition to the commission’s stance on its leadership crisis.
During the demonstration, protesters sang Nigeria’s former national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” as a symbolic expression of their position.
The group later marched to INEC’s office, where they submitted a letter addressed to the commission’s chairman, Professor Joseph Amupitan, outlining their demands.
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In the letter dated April 8, 2026, the ADC called for the immediate resignation or removal of the chairman, citing alleged misconduct, abuse of office, and actions it claims undermine the neutrality of the electoral body.
The party further accused INEC of taking steps that could erode public trust and compromise confidence in future elections.
Additionally, the ADC faulted the commission for publicly interpreting court rulings, insisting that such powers rest solely with the judiciary and warning that any deviation could violate the principle of separation of powers.