ADC crisis: Kachikwu faction hails court ruling, says hijackers have failed

By Jude Opara

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has welcomed the recent court ruling on the disputed party congresses, saying the judgment has exposed what he described as a failed attempt to hijack the structure of the party.

Kachikwu stated this on Wednesday at a world news conference he held alongside states Chairmen of the party in Abuja.

He said the ruling has vindicated his earlier warnings that some individuals were attempting to take over the party through illegitimate means.

“The court has spoken clearly. It has confirmed what we have been saying all along that the ADC is not for sale,” he stated.

According to him, the ruling had effectively stopped what he called a coordinated “political takeover”, insisting that those involved had been lawfully checked.

“Those who tried to hijack our party have been shown the way out through the same back door they came in”, he said.

He described the alleged plotters as “political desperados,” adding that their efforts had collapsed under judicial scrutiny.

“These desperados have failed woefully. They thought they could capture the party outside due process, but the law has caught up with them,” he stated.

Kachikwu, however, urged members of the party to remain alert, warning that internal political struggles were not yet over.

“The battle is not over until it is over. Party members must stay vigilant and protect the integrity of the ADC,” he said.

The former presidential candidate reaffirmed that the ADC remains a platform for Nigerians seeking political change, insisting that the party will still participate in future elections in the country.

“The ADC will be on the ballot. It remains a home for Nigerians who are serious about salvaging this country,” he added.

In his remarks, Chairman of state Chairmen of the ADC, Kingsley Ogaa welcomed the court ruling, describing it as a victory for loyal party members.

Ogaa said the judgment had strengthened internal democracy within the party and restored confidence among supporters.

“Our labour to defend this party will never be in vain. The ADC belongs to the people, not to any individual or group,” he added.