ADC reshuffles party exco in Kaduna
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has announced the expulsion of several key officials, including the Deputy Chairman, as part of sweeping internal reforms aimed at strengthening the party and consolidating the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was made during a press conference held today at the Golden Orange Gate Hotel, Narayi High Court, Kaduna.
In a statement issued at the event, the ADC leadership reaffirmed its commitment to uniting all opposition forces in the state under the party’s umbrella. The statement accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly attempting to infiltrate and destabilise the opposition through “mercenary politicians” who have instituted a court case against some coalition leaders, including Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and Mallam Jaafaru Sani, the ADC National Vice Chairman (North-West).
According to the ADC, the alleged infiltration was also behind what it described as an “illegal suspension” of the State Chairman, Elder Patrick Didam Ambut — a move the party dismissed as a ploy to undermine its leadership and organisational efforts.
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After reviewing recent developments within the state chapter, the ADC State Working Committee, led by Elder Ambut, resolved to expel the following members for alleged anti-party activities: Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha (Deputy Chairman), Engr. Idris Musa (State Publicity Secretary), Suleiman Abdullahi (State Vice Chairman, Zone 1), Gambo Sani (State Treasurer), Magaji Maiwada (State Financial Secretary), Danlami Dabai (State Legal Adviser), Sakura Muhammed (State Coordinator of Persons With Disabilities), Ibrahim Muhammed, and Mansur Gaga (Deputy Youth Leaders).
Additionally, the coalition leadership announced the blacklisting of Hon. Adamu Ahmed Dattijo, Alhaji Suleiman Abdullahi, and Senator Musa Bello for allegedly initiating legal proceedings against key coalition figures without exhausting the party’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms. The ADC accused the trio of collaborating with APC agents to weaken the opposition’s reorganisation efforts.
In a decisive move toward reorganisation and unity, the ADC appointed Senator Nenadi Usman as Chairman and Hon. Muhammad Bashir Saidu as Co-Chairman of the Kaduna State Coalition. The duo, the party said, will serve as the new rallying point for all coalition activities and efforts to reposition the ADC as a viable alternative to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The ADC leadership urged its members and the public to cease any dealings with the expelled and blacklisted individuals, reiterating its resolve to build a disciplined, united, and people-focused political movement in Kaduna State.
