ADC faction disowns ‘unauthorised’ membership drive, warns coalition

By Abubakar Yunusa

The factional African Democratic Congress has disowned a purported membership drive allegedly initiated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other coalition members.

The party described the move as illegal and a direct assault on its recognised leadership.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Media and Public Affairs, Dr Christopher Okechukwu, the ADC declared that any membership cards or affiliations issued through the alleged exercise are null and void.

“The party wishes to state unequivocally that any membership cards or affiliations issued by these individuals are null, void and of no effect,” Okechukwu said.

He accused the coalition figures of attempting to hijack the party structure.

“The ADC views the actions of these coalition members as a blatant attempt to usurp the party from its legitimate leadership, and their desperation is palpable,” he added.

The party warned members and the general public to be wary of what it termed an open bid to seize control of the platform.

“The ADC condemns these actions in the strongest terms and advises all concerned parties to disregard any membership cards or affiliations purportedly issued by these individuals,” the statement read.

It urged members to remain vigilant and report any unauthorised registration activities to relevant authorities.

The leadership also served notice that attempts to unilaterally determine the party’s position on zoning the presidency would not be tolerated.

According to Okechukwu, decisions on internal matters, including zoning arrangements, would be guided strictly by the party’s constitution and democratic processes.

“The ADC is an independent entity, not a personal fiefdom where individual interests supersede the collective will of its members,” he said.

He stressed that the party would resist any external agenda and would continue to act in line with its constitution and democratic principles.