The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly refuted a recent statement credited to one Hon. Kingsley T. Ogga, who purportedly spoke on behalf of the ADC State Chairmen Forum, “reaffirming” Engr. Bala Sufiyanu as the party’s chairman in Kebbi State and threatening disciplinary measures against Dr. Sadeeq Sule-Iko Sami, PhD.
In a rejoinder signed by the Head of Media, Haj. Zalihat Mohd Damu, on behalf of the Kebbi State ADC Stakeholders, the party described Ogga’s statement as misleading, unauthorized, and without constitutional backing.
“The general public and members of our great party are advised to disregard the publication in its entirety,” the statement read. “The ADC Chairmen Forum has no jurisdiction or authority to interfere in the internal affairs of any state chapter of the party.”
According to the rejoinder, the administration and leadership of each state chapter remain the exclusive responsibility of the State Executive Committee, duly recognized by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC. Any attempt by an external group to override legitimate decisions at the state level, it added, constitutes a gross violation of party discipline.
Reaffirming the leadership of Dr. Sadeeq Sule-Iko Sami, PhD, as the valid and recognized ADC Chairman in Kebbi State, the statement emphasized that his nomination was made by the state’s party stakeholders and duly acknowledged by the National Headquarters.
The Kebbi ADC Stakeholders also cautioned members of the ADC Chairmen Forum to focus on consolidating the party’s strength within their respective states ahead of the 2027 general elections rather than engaging in divisive and unprofessional conduct.
“Such interference undermines party unity and distracts from our collective mission of building the ADC as a credible political alternative across Nigeria,” the statement continued.
It concluded by affirming that the Kebbi State chapter under Dr. Sadeeq Sule-Iko Sami remains united, focused, and committed to the growth of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and to upholding the principles of internal democracy.