Kebbi ADC Suspends State Chairman and Two Officials Amid Leadership Dispute

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has suspended its state chairman, Engineer Sufiyanu Bala, alongside his deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and the state secretary, Hauwa Muhammed, over alleged unilateral decision-making.

In a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, the party’s publicity secretary, Jamilu Muhammed, stated that the suspended executives had been making decisions without consulting the broader party leadership. He accused them of allowing influence from external “nomadic politicians” based in Abuja, a move opposed by the party’s founding members.

Muhammed emphasized, “We will not, after tailoring the party to its present status, allow Abuja politicians to dominate it.” The decision to suspend the trio followed an extraordinary meeting convened by loyal ADC members and long-standing stakeholders determined to protect the party’s integrity.

To manage the party’s affairs pending a new congress, Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko was appointed as interim chairman, with Adamu Aliyu stepping in as acting secretary.

The Kebbi ADC warned the suspended officials against representing themselves as party leaders or conducting any party activities, citing violations of the Electoral Act. The party also condemned recent political gatherings organised by the suspended members.