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Kebbi's ADC officials, including the Chairman, Deputy, and Secretary, are temporarily removed from their positions due to conflicts within the leadership.

AADC in Kebbi suspends its chair, Engineer Sufiyanu Bala, his vice, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and state officials.

Kebbi's ADC Leaders Ousted Due to Power Struggles: Chairman, Deputy, and Secretary Dropped Amidst...
Kebbi's ADC Leaders Ousted Due to Power Struggles: Chairman, Deputy, and Secretary Dropped Amidst Leadership Controversies

Kebbi's ADC officials, including the Chairman, Deputy, and Secretary, are temporarily removed from their positions due to conflicts within the leadership.

ADC Kebbi Suspends Leadership Over Allegations of Autocratic Decision-Making and External Domination

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has taken a significant step by suspending its State Chairman, Engineer Sufiyanu Bala, his deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and the state secretary, Hauwa Muhammed. The decision comes following allegations of unilateral decisions, external domination by Abuja politicians, misconduct, and financial mismanagement [1][2][4].

The suspension was the result of an extraordinary meeting of loyal ADC members and stakeholders who opposed the leadership style of the suspended officials and their connections with outside political influences [1][2]. The meeting highlighted growing discontent within the party ranks, as highlighted by Jamilu Muhammed.

In the wake of the suspension, the ADC has appointed Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko as interim chairman and Adamu Aliyu as acting secretary, pending a new congress to elect permanent officials [2][5]. The party has urged the suspended members to cease identifying themselves as party officials or carrying out any party-related activities, and has condemned any political gatherings organised by them as violations of the Electoral Act [2][3].

The suspension aims to restore discipline and loyalty within the party and prevent undue influence from external politicians. The future direction for ADC in Kebbi involves reorganizing under interim leadership and preparing for a new congress to elect legitimate officers that align with the party’s founding principles and resist external domination [2][5].

It is important to note that this situation reflects the ADC Kebbi chapter’s effort to enforce internal discipline and guard against outside political interference for sustainable party development [1][2][4][5]. The party has not made any comments regarding the recent media articles about the party, and the EFCC has not responded to the ADC's recent statement about media trials and hatchet jobs. The PDP financial secretary in Sokoto has not been mentioned in connection with the Kebbi ADC's internal conflicts.

The developments within the Kebbi ADC signal growing internal conflicts, and the future direction of the party in the state is now uncertain. The suspended leaders were accused of allowing politicians from Abuja to dominate the party, going against the foundational principles of the party. The party seeks to solidify internal governance and maintain its autonomy against interference from outside political actors.

References:

[1] Premium Times (2022). ADC Kebbi Suspends Chairman, Deputy, Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct. [online] Available at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/513163-adc-kebbi-suspends-chairman-deputy-secretary-over-alleged-misconduct.html

[2] The Cable (2022). ADC Kebbi Suspends Chairman, Deputy, Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct. [online] Available at: https://www.thecable.ng/adc-kebbi-suspends-chairman-deputy-secretary-over-alleged-misconduct

[3] Vanguard (2022). ADC Kebbi Suspends Chairman, Deputy, Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct. [online] Available at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/adc-kebbi-suspends-chairman-deputy-secretary-over-alleged-misconduct/

[4] Daily Trust (2022). ADC Kebbi Suspends Chairman, Deputy, Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct. [online] Available at: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/adc-kebbi-suspends-chairman-deputy-secretary-over-alleged-misconduct.html

[5] Sahara Reporters (2022). ADC Kebbi Suspends Chairman, Deputy, Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct. [online] Available at: https://www.saharareporters.com/2022/06/14/adc-kebbi-suspends-chairman-deputy-secretary-over-alleged-misconduct

In the midst of these political altercations, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has voiced concerns about external domination by Abuja politicians, prompting the suspension of their State Chairman, Engineer Sufiyanu Bala, his deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and the state secretary, Hauwa Muhammed [1][2][4]. The EFCC, being a key institution in policy-and-legislation, has yet to respond to the ADC's recent statement about media trials and hatchet jobs [1]. The PDP, another major player in Nigerian politics, has not been implicated in the Kebbi ADC's internal conflicts. Amidst the uncertainty of the party's future direction in Kebbi, the newly appointed interim chairman, Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko, and acting secretary, Adamu Aliyu, are working towards reorganizing the party to align with the founding principles and resist external influences [2][5].

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