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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says vested interests are responsible for the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku alleged that as a result of its growing popularity, ADC had become a target.

He said regardless of the crisis, Nigerians still have faith in the party and have continued to show solidarity for it.

“So far, people from all states are still joining the party. Nothing has happened to suggest that Nigerians are withdrawing their support. Not at all,” he said.

Although he did not mention any name, Atiku said an official of the party, suspected to be Nafiu Bala, is enjoying unusual privileges suggestive of outside backing.

“What is happening is external interference. Some individuals have been bought over and used because certain interests have noticed that the party is gaining momentum by the day. They see this growth as a threat if it continues.”

“How can someone who claimed to be the party chairman suddenly be provided with security, vehicles and a residence? It clearly points to outside influence. We have evidence. We know where he resides and we observe how he moves around, almost like a governor,” he said.

He also questioned the factional chairman’s movements since the crisis began.

“Since the beginning of this crisis, he has not travelled to his hometown. Why is he afraid?” he asked.

The crisis in the party reached its height when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of David Mark, National Chairman, and Rauf Argebesola, National Secretary of the party, from its portal.

INEC based its action on the ruling of the Court of Appeal.

Daily Trust reports that Nafiu Bala, factional chairman of the party, has been locked in a battle with Mark over control of the party.

Bala, who was Deputy National Vice Chairman of the ADC, had rejected the ratification of Mark as National Chairman, back in July.

He had said after the previous exco of the party resigned, he was supposed to take over as chairman.

He had headed to the court for an injunction to restrain Mark and others under his National Working Committee (NWC) to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party.

He also sought an order to ask INEC to recognise him as acting national chairman.

Bala also sought an order to stop the commission from recognising or dealing with Mark’s group as officials of the party.

The motion ex parte was heard on September 4, 2025, after which Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja granted his prayers and directed the respondents, including INEC, to show cause why the application should not be granted.

Mark had appealed the order on December 18, 2025, challenging the jurisdiction of the trial court, but the court of appeal dismissed the appeal on March 12, 2026, and issued preservatory orders.

Bala had filed another motion on September 15, 2025, seeking to restrain the ADC from holding any convention, congress, conference, or meeting, and to stop INEC from monitoring or recognising any such activities pending the determination of the suit.

Last week, INEC said it received multiple letters from solicitors to both parties, making competing claims to the party’s leadership and issuing various demands.

In its resolutions, INEC said it would abide strictly by the orders of the court of appeal in handling the leadership dispute within the ADC.

treesun:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says vested interests are responsible for the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku alleged that as a result of its growing popularity, ADC had become a target.

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He said regardless of the crisis, Nigerians still have faith in the party and have continued to show solidarity for it.

“So far, people from all states are still joining the party. Nothing has happened to suggest that Nigerians are withdrawing their support. Not at all,” he said.

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Although he did not mention any name, Atiku said an official of the party, suspected to be Nafiu Bala, is enjoying unusual privileges suggestive of outside backing.

“What is happening is external interference. Some individuals have been bought over and used because certain interests have noticed that the party is gaining momentum by the day. They see this growth as a threat if it continues.”

“How can someone who claimed to be the party chairman suddenly be provided with security, vehicles and a residence? It clearly points to outside influence. We have evidence. We know where he resides and we observe how he moves around, almost like a governor,” he said.

He also questioned the factional chairman’s movements since the crisis began.

“Since the beginning of this crisis, he has not travelled to his hometown. Why is he afraid?” he asked.

The crisis in the party reached its height when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of David Mark, National Chairman, and Rauf Argebesola, National Secretary of the party, from its portal.

INEC based its action on the ruling of the Court of Appeal.

Daily Trust reports that Nafiu Bala, factional chairman of the party, has been locked in a battle with Mark over control of the party.

Bala, who was Deputy National Vice Chairman of the ADC, had rejected the ratification of Mark as National Chairman, back in July.

He had said after the previous exco of the party resigned, he was supposed to take over as chairman.

He had headed to the court for an injunction to restrain Mark and others under his National Working Committee (NWC) to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party.

He also sought an order to ask INEC to recognise him as acting national chairman.

Bala also sought an order to stop the commission from recognising or dealing with Mark’s group as officials of the party.

The motion ex parte was heard on September 4, 2025, after which Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja granted his prayers and directed the respondents, including INEC, to show cause why the application should not be granted.

Mark had appealed the order on December 18, 2025, challenging the jurisdiction of the trial court, but the court of appeal dismissed the appeal on March 12, 2026, and issued preservatory orders.

Bala had filed another motion on September 15, 2025, seeking to restrain the ADC from holding any convention, congress, conference, or meeting, and to stop INEC from monitoring or recognising any such activities pending the determination of the suit.

Last week, INEC said it received multiple letters from solicitors to both parties, making competing claims to the party’s leadership and issuing various demands.

In its resolutions, INEC said it would abide strictly by the orders of the court of appeal in handling the leadership dispute within the ADC.

https://dailytrust.com/atiku-factional-adc-chair-now-has-security-moves-around-like-a-governor/

AMINDA:
Whatever Tinubu does and no matter how hard he tries to be the only candidate on the ballot, he will not return re-elected. The only reason Nigerians have been patient is because they want to follow the legal route and take out their pound of flesh by exercising their right at the ballot. It will be naïve for any one man to think he will deprive a nation of over 200 million people of that right and continue to enjoy legitimacy.

treesun:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says vested interests are responsible for the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku alleged that as a result of its growing popularity, ADC had become a target.

Smart Video

He said regardless of the crisis, Nigerians still have faith in the party and have continued to show solidarity for it.

“So far, people from all states are still joining the party. Nothing has happened to suggest that Nigerians are withdrawing their support. Not at all,” he said.

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Although he did not mention any name, Atiku said an official of the party, suspected to be Nafiu Bala, is enjoying unusual privileges suggestive of outside backing.

“What is happening is external interference. Some individuals have been bought over and used because certain interests have noticed that the party is gaining momentum by the day. They see this growth as a threat if it continues.”

“How can someone who claimed to be the party chairman suddenly be provided with security, vehicles and a residence? It clearly points to outside influence. We have evidence. We know where he resides and we observe how he moves around, almost like a governor,” he said.

He also questioned the factional chairman’s movements since the crisis began.

“Since the beginning of this crisis, he has not travelled to his hometown. Why is he afraid?” he asked.

The crisis in the party reached its height when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of David Mark, National Chairman, and Rauf Argebesola, National Secretary of the party, from its portal.

INEC based its action on the ruling of the Court of Appeal.

Daily Trust reports that Nafiu Bala, factional chairman of the party, has been locked in a battle with Mark over control of the party.

Bala, who was Deputy National Vice Chairman of the ADC, had rejected the ratification of Mark as National Chairman, back in July.

He had said after the previous exco of the party resigned, he was supposed to take over as chairman.

He had headed to the court for an injunction to restrain Mark and others under his National Working Committee (NWC) to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party.

He also sought an order to ask INEC to recognise him as acting national chairman.

Bala also sought an order to stop the commission from recognising or dealing with Mark’s group as officials of the party.

The motion ex parte was heard on September 4, 2025, after which Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja granted his prayers and directed the respondents, including INEC, to show cause why the application should not be granted.

Mark had appealed the order on December 18, 2025, challenging the jurisdiction of the trial court, but the court of appeal dismissed the appeal on March 12, 2026, and issued preservatory orders.

Bala had filed another motion on September 15, 2025, seeking to restrain the ADC from holding any convention, congress, conference, or meeting, and to stop INEC from monitoring or recognising any such activities pending the determination of the suit.

Last week, INEC said it received multiple letters from solicitors to both parties, making competing claims to the party’s leadership and issuing various demands.

In its resolutions, INEC said it would abide strictly by the orders of the court of appeal in handling the leadership dispute within the ADC.

https://dailytrust.com/atiku-factional-adc-chair-now-has-security-moves-around-like-a-governor/

AMINDA:
Whatever Tinubu does and no matter how hard he tries to be the only candidate on the ballot, he will not return re-elected. The only reason Nigerians have been patient is because they want to follow the legal route and take out their pound of flesh by exercising their right at the ballot. It will be naïve for any one man to think he will deprive a nation of over 200 million people of that right and continue to enjoy legitimacy.

Owoino:
How did Atiku know that Gombe hasn't been to his home town since the crisis? It looks like they have been watching Gombe or maybe even plan to kpai the guy. Politics na wa...oooo

SadiqBabaSani:
Alh. Atiku as a former VP of this country are you saying Sir, the small boy Gombe can't be brought to order, habaaa Jamaa

treesun:
https://dailytrust.com/atiku-factional-adc-chair-now-has-security-moves-around-like-a-governor/

helinues:
See let's put politics aside, you have been insinuating on taking Nafiu down, I mean kill him , they are there in your comments history

What particular issue do you have with the guy that you want him eliminated?

SadiqBabaSani:
brought to order means killing him? Are you so daft?

F off my mention please.

Nafiu can be called to order, he is from Gombe and he listens to powerful personalities who can tell him to sit the hell down and he will obey

Seems supporters of Gani's alleged killers always think everyone is like them

treesun:
https://dailytrust.com/atiku-factional-adc-chair-now-has-security-moves-around-like-a-governor/

iichidodo:
The opposition is just disorganized for God's sake, just like 2023, how couldn't this people just get their acts together and kick Thieffinubu out of that seat?..

yarimo:
If he is assassinated by coalition members of ADC, you are the same person that will blame it on president TINUBU of lack of security

AMINDA:
Whatever Tinubu does and no matter how hard he tries to be the only candidate on the ballot, he will not return re-elected. The only reason Nigerians have been patient is because they want to follow the legal route and take out their pound of flesh by exercising their right at the ballot. It will be naïve for any one man to think he will deprive a nation of over 200 million people of that right and continue to enjoy legitimacy.

Parachoko:
Tinubu will rule Nigeria till 2031

Accept this Reality and give yourself peace of mind

Parachoko:
Tinubu will rule Nigeria till 2031

Accept this Reality and give yourself peace of mind

iichidodo:
The opposition is just disorganized for God's sake, just like 2023, how couldn't this people just get their acts together and kick Thieffinubu out of that seat?..