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ADC crisis deepens as Binani-led bloc quits Adamawa chapter

New divisions have surfaced within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, as a strong faction aligned with Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani announced a mass exit from the party, citing what it described as a “total collapse of internal democracy.”

The move, detailed in a communiqué released after a stakeholders’ meeting held at the residence of Hon. Mijiyewa Umaru Kugama, points to a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The faction, comprising members from the three senatorial districts of the state, accused the party leadership at both state and national levels of weakening democratic processes and imposing unauthorized structures.

“The actions of the party leadership have destroyed internal democracy, undermined the rule of law, and rendered the party structure in Adamawa State illegitimate and unacceptable,” the communiqué stated.

At the center of the dispute are the recently concluded party congresses, which stakeholders alleged were influenced by manipulation and imposition under the leadership of Ishaya Bauka (retd).

According to the group, court decisions and existing injunctions were disregarded, creating what they described as a “dangerous precedent of lawlessness.”

“The congresses were fundamentally flawed, manipulated, and imposed against the will of the majority of party members,” the stakeholders alleged.

They further accused party officials of excluding key figures through “systematic exclusion, intimidation, and imposition,” arguing that the ADC has consequently lost its credibility as a democratic platform within the state.

In a set of decisive resolutions, the faction declared a vote of no confidence in the ADC leadership and announced its “immediate and irreversible resignation en masse” from the party.

The group also dismissed all outcomes of the disputed congresses, describing them as “null and void.”

“We refuse to be part of a system that thrives on injustice, impunity, and illegality,” the communiqué read.

The stakeholders confirmed intentions to align with a new political platform, although no specific party was mentioned.

However, they assigned Senator Binani the responsibility of leading the transition and coordinating a unified strategy ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Political analysts suggest the development could significantly influence the political landscape in Adamawa, particularly as Binani is expected to remain a key figure in the 2027 governorship race.

The communiqué also outlined plans for an organized defection framework across polling units, wards, and local government areas, alongside intensified grassroots mobilisation under a new platform.

“This decision marks the beginning of a new political direction anchored on credibility, inclusiveness, and true democratic ideals,” the stakeholders concluded.

The situation adds to increasing tensions within opposition parties nationwide, with experts warning that unresolved internal conflicts could weaken party unity ahead of future elections.

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