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A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Engineer Babachir David Lawal, citing alleged anti-party activities.
The announcement was made by Hon. Muh’d Raji Sulaiman Zumo, who identified himself as the State Chairman of the ADC in Adamawa. According to the faction, the suspension also affects other unnamed individuals involved in activities deemed detrimental to the party's unity and progress in the state.
In a video statement circulating on social media, the factional chairman declared the suspension, linking it to the ongoing leadership crisis and disputes surrounding the party's state congresses. This development comes amid deep divisions within the Adamawa ADC, which has been fractured into multiple factions, including groups reportedly aligned with Babachir Lawal, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani, and Shehu Yohanna.
The party in Adamawa State has faced significant turmoil in recent days, with a court order from the Adamawa State High Court in Yola suspending planned state congresses following a suit by a factional chairman.
The legal intervention stems from disagreements over the congress planning process and leadership legitimacy. Multiple factions have accused one another of attempting to impose candidates and undermine party structures ahead of future elections.
Political observers note that the suspension escalates the internal conflict in the home state of Atiku Abubakar, a prominent figure often associated with opposition politics and efforts to build a strong ADC presence. The move highlights the challenges facing the party as it navigates factional rivalries and legal hurdles.
The ADC faction led by Hon. Zumo described the affected members as having engaged in actions contrary to the party's constitution and objectives. Further details on the specific allegations, the duration of the suspension, or the process for appeal were not immediately provided in the announcement.
This latest twist adds to the complex political landscape in Adamawa State, where the ADC had been positioned as a potential platform for opposition coordination. Stakeholders have called for dialogue and reconciliation to prevent further fragmentation.
The national leadership of the ADC is yet to issue an official statement on the suspension or the broader crisis in the Adamawa chapter.