By Aliyu Usman | Birnin Kebbi
In Nigeria News Today, The Bureau News reports that a major leadership shake-up has rocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, as the party suspended its State Chairman, Engr. Sufiyanu Bala, his deputy Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and Secretary Hauwa U. Muhammed.
The announcement was made in Birnin Kebbi by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Jamilu Muhammed, who accused the Sufiyanu-led leadership of taking unilateral decisions and conducting official activities without the approval of the state executive committee.
“We address you today to announce the immediate suspension of Sufiyanu Bala, his deputy, and Secretary Hauwa U. Muhammed from the party with immediate effect,” Jamilu declared.
He further alleged that the suspended officials had facilitated the domination of Abuja-based politicians, a move resisted by the founding members of ADC in Kebbi.
“We will not, after tailoring the party to its present status, allow Abuja politicians to dominate it,” he added.
According to Jamilu, the decision was reached at an extraordinary meeting of stakeholders and loyal party members who have supported the ADC long before the arrival of what he called “Abuja impostors.”
The party has appointed Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko as Interim Chairman and Adamu Aliyu as Interim Secretary pending the next congress.
The ADC warned the suspended members to stop parading themselves as party officials and to cease any public or personal activities in the name of the party. The statement also condemned political gatherings organized by the suspended members, noting that such activities violate the Electoral Act.
The party urged INEC and other relevant authorities to take action against law violators, while reaffirming that genuine members remain valid and active under the new interim leadership in Kebbi State.
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