Kebbi ADC suspends chairman, two others over alleged misconduct

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi state has suspended its chairman, Sufiyanu Bala, his deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and the state secretary, Hauwa Muhammed.

Jamilu Muhammed, the party’s publicity secretary, announced the suspension at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi.

He accused the Sufiyanu-led leadership of taking decisions without consulting other executives.

“We announce the immediate suspension of Sufiyanu Bala, his deputy, and secretary Hauwa from the party with immediate effect,” he said.

Jamilu alleged that the suspended leaders allowed “Abuja nomadic politicians” to dominate the party — a move he said was strongly opposed by founding members.

“We will not, after tailoring the party to its present status, allow Abuja politicians to dominate it,” he added.

He said the decision was reached after an extraordinary meeting of long-standing ADC members and stakeholders in the state.

The party has appointed Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko as interim chairman and Adamu Aliyu as acting secretary until a new congress is held.

The Kebbi ADC also warned the suspended members to stop identifying themselves as party officials or carrying out any activities in the party’s name.

It further condemned political gatherings organised by the suspended officials, describing them as violations of the Electoral Act.