ADC dismisses dissolution of Kano executives

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has found itself embroiled in a leadership dispute after conflicting claims emerged regarding the status of its Kano State chapter. According to recent developments, the Kano State chapter of the ADC has categorically denied reports suggesting that its state executive committee had been dissolved and replaced with a caretaker committee by the party's national leadership. This denial comes amid growing confusion and uncertainty about the actual leadership structure within the party in Kano State. Musa Ungogo, the Kano State Chairman of the ADC, spoke with PUNCH Online on Monday to address these allegations. He firmly rejected the claims, calling them false and unconstitutional. Ungogo emphasized that no official communication had reached the state chapter regarding any such dissolution. His comments were made in response to a press conference held earlier on Monday by Hajiya Najaatu Mohammed, the Deputy National Chairman (North-West) of the ADC, who reportedly announced the dissolution of the Kano State executive and the formation of a caretaker committee. During her press conference, which took place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Kano, Najaatu stated that the decision to dissolve the Kano State executive was based on the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act, and the necessity to maintain the unity, continuity, and constitutional integrity of the ADC in Kano State. She further mentioned that the party's national leadership had established a caretaker committee to manage the party's affairs in the interim, with Alhaji Umar Bala appointed as the committee's chairman and Isma'il Musa serving as the secretary. Despite this announcement, Ungogo remains steadfast in his position, asserting that the alleged dissolution lacks constitutional backing. He raised concerns about why Kano State was specifically targeted, noting that there have been no similar actions against other state chapters of the ADC. Ungogo insisted that the current state executive continues to function as the legitimate leadership of the party in Kano and will carry out its duties until a lawful directive is received from the appropriate party organs. The situation has led to significant uncertainty regarding the leadership of the ADC in Kano State, with both the existing state executive and the newly formed caretaker committee making claims about their authority over the party's structure in the region. This conflict highlights the internal tensions within the ADC and raises questions about the party's governance mechanisms and the adherence to its constitutional procedures. As the situation unfolds, it remains unclear how the ADC will resolve this leadership dispute. Both sides appear to be entrenched in their positions, with each claiming legitimacy and adherence to the party's constitution. The outcome of this conflict could have broader implications for the ADC's operations in Kano State and potentially influence the party's overall stability and cohesion. It is anticipated that further communications and possibly formal proceedings will be necessary to clarify the situation and determine the rightful leadership of the ADC in Kano State.