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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has faulted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting the commission should have recognised Nafiu Bala Gombe as national chairman.

Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the remarks during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, where he also cautioned against joining political parties plagued by internal crises.

According to him, while INEC’s decision to withhold recognition of any faction within the ADC may appear neutral, the electoral body should have acted in line with the court position by recognising Bala Gombe.

“In my own opinion, INEC, by that judgment, ought to have recognised Bala Gombe as the ADC national chairman,” Wike said.

The Minister, however, noted that the ADC should consider itself fortunate that INEC has chosen not to recognise any of the contending factions until the matter is resolved in court.

“ADC should be happy that INEC said, ‘Look, we are not going to recognise any of you until you sort your matter in court,’” he added.

alsudan:
See all of them backing Nafiu Bala for obvious reasons.

Nigeria will be a one Party State only in their dreams.

yarimo:
Mr projects you have spoken well, nafiu bala is ADC authentic national chairman

chopnaira:
Anyway, Atiku can move to Labour Party while Obi can move to NDC.

adamkkk:
https://guardian.ng/politics/adc-crisis-inec-should-have-recognised-nafiu-bala-says-wike/

dvdwed:
Bro where's your education?

Mark and co hijacked a party without sorting the paper works.

Emu4life:
Wetin Concern Wike with ADC?
This drunkard should mind his business

iwaeda:
Wike Boasts Of Helping APC Use Judiciary To Kill Osun LG Funds Case, Warns Party Leaders Against Ingratitude

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly boasted that he assisted certain elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in deploying the judiciary to frustrate the Osun State local government allocation lawsuit.

In a video now circulating widely on social media and obtained by SaharaReporters, Wike made the claim while addressing a crowd in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The former Rivers governor accused the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, of benefitting from judicial actions against the Osun State Government without knowing those who did the work behind the scenes.

The suit in question led to the withholding of local government funds in Osun State, a development widely seen as targeting the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as opposition in the state.

Wike, who spoke angrily, suggested that the court action supporting the APC’s position against the Osun government did not happen by chance, boasting that powerful political forces worked quietly to ensure the outcome.

“Don’t take our support for Mr President for granted,” Wike warned, in an apparent message to APC leaders defending Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. “You have to be careful about the statements you make. You have to be very careful.”

He accused Basiru of political ingratitude, claiming the APC was enjoying in Osun State without understanding who engineered their advantage.

“Today, you are enjoying in Osun. You don’t know those who did the work,” Wike said. “You are opening your mouth to talk about Rivers State.”

https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/08/wike-boasts-helping-apc-use-judiciary-kill-osun-lg-funds-case-warns-party-leaders

Stanna2025:
The downfall of this drunk and Tinubu will be televised....

Who the gods wants to destroy they first make them mad. Take for instance Nebuchadnezzar who taught he was heaven and all powerful but was reduced to an ordinary animal, check Hitler, check abacha, check Nero etc. everyone who allowed power intoxicate them ended in disgrace. That's nature for you