ADC: Bala faction inaugurates North-east committee, woos Saraki, Jonathan

By Abubakar Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC),Nafiu Bala-led faction has inaugurated its North-East Zonal Congress Committee, reaffirming its commitment to party expansion, internal democracy, and national rebirth, while calling on former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to join the party.

The inauguration ceremony, organised by the party’s National Leadership, was held in Gombe State on January 11, 2026, and was presided over by Dr. Muhammad S. Muhammad.

In a communique signed by the National Chairman of the ADC, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, described the inauguration as a significant step towards strengthening the party’s structures and ensuring transparent and credible congresses across the zone.

According to a communique issued at the end of the event, the party ratified and inaugurated key officials to oversee the zonal congress process in the North-East. Engr. Mrs. Patience Alex was appointed as Chairperson of the North-East Zonal Congress Committee, while Mr. Abayomi Adekunle was inaugurated as Chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.

In the communique, the ADC also made a passionate appeal to several distinguished statesmen and national leaders to join the party in its mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria.

Gombe said: “The authentic National Leadership of the ADC passionately appeals to and invites the following eminent personalities to join the party in its mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria.

“Those invited include the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed; the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti; and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

“The ADC believes their experience, leadership, and patriotism are crucial in uniting efforts to make Nigeria great again.

“The ADC reiterates its commitment to providing a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform dedicated to good governance, national unity, and sustainable development for all Nigerians.”

The party stressed that it remains focused on mobilising Nigerians across all regions to support a new political direction anchored on accountability, equity, and the collective aspiration to make Nigeria great again.