This Is Inexcusable’ – Aisha Yesufu Says Sorry To Adamolekun, Others Over ADC Appointment Mix-Up

According to Ireporter Online, prominent activist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Aisha Yesufu, has publicly apologised to Yemi Adamolekun, former Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), following the inclusion of her name in the party’s Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee without her consent.

The ADC unveiled its 50-member policy and manifesto committee on Wednesday, following approval by the party’s National Working Committee and National Chairman, Senator David Mark. The committee is tasked with articulating clear and coherent policy directions that reflect Nigerians’ aspirations and position the ADC as a credible alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.

Adamolekun, in a post shared on , questioned her inclusion in the committee without prior notification. She stated that such actions do not build credibility and clarified that she is not a member of the ADC.

ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi responded, noting that membership of the committee was not limited to party members or politicians. He added that the party conducted a vetting process and had taken measures to ensure that everyone recommended had given their consent.

Reacting to the controversy, Yesufu, a member of the party’s Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration Committee, apologised for the mix-up in a post on on Friday. She also extended her apology to other individuals who may have been listed on the panel without prior notification.

In her statement, Yesufu said: “Dear Yemi Adamolekun @_yemia, this is inexcusable and on behalf of my party, accept my apologies for this mix up. We do not take you and your need to have a better Nigeria for granted. Like you rightly pointed out, you ought to have been informed and your consent obtained before your name was published. This is well noted, and going forward we will continue to ensure due diligence. For anyone also not contacted before publication, kindly accept my apologies for the mix-up.”