Sokoto: ADC Faction Rejects Return of Former Chairman
A leadership crisis has erupted within the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At a press conference held on Sunday, a faction of the party led by State Secretary, Yusuf Abdulkadir Alkali, vehemently rejected the reinstatement of Bello Isiyaku as state chairman. The group reaffirmed Hon. Umar Muhammad Faruk as the le […]
A leadership crisis has erupted within the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
At a press conference held on Sunday, a faction of the party led by State Secretary, Yusuf Abdulkadir Alkali, vehemently rejected the reinstatement of Bello Isiyaku as state chairman.
The group reaffirmed Hon. Umar Muhammad Faruk as the le leader of the party in Sokoto.
Alkali stated that Isiyaku was suspended prior to the 2023 general elections due to internal wrangling stemming from his controversial bid to contest the governorship under the ADC platform.
- Tinubu’s wife remains a blessing to Nigerians – APC Senator
- 2027: APC, PDP, ADC, Others Must Zone Ticket To Kwara North – Minister’s Aide
He further disclosed that Faruk’s leadership was officially ratified by the party’s national body, led by Ralph Nwosu, during its national convention held in Zaria in September 2022.
“At our last meeting, which was attended by 25 members of the state executive committee, 18 voted in favour of reaffirming Hon. Umar Muhammad Faruk as chairman,” Alkali said.
“The attempt to reintroduce Bello Isiyaku into our leadership structure is not only unconstitutional but also unacceptable.”
He also accused certain party elders of orchestrating divisions within the ranks of the state chapter but maintained that the majority remains steadfast in their support for Faruk and the national leadership.
“The state executive committee has unanimously resolved to reject Bello Isiyaku’s claim and restates its loyalty to Hon. Umar Muhammad Faruk,” Alkali concluded.