ADC warns against internal divisions, inaugurates Kano caretaker committee

The National Deputy Chairman (North West) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hajia Najatu Muhammad, has warned party members against internal disagreements, saying factional disputes could undermine the party’s ambition of becoming a credible political alternative in Nigeria.

Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the party’s Kano State Caretaker Committee, Najatu urged members to prioritise grassroots mobilisation, membership expansion and community engagement rather than engage in internal conflicts.

She said political opponents would closely monitor the party for signs of division, stressing that unity, discipline and reconciliation were essential as the ADC prepares for future elections.

Announcing the constitution of the caretaker committee, Najatu described the move as a constitutional measure designed to preserve unity, stability and continuity within the party.

She explained that the committee was established to address a leadership vacuum in accordance with the ADC Constitution and the Electoral Act.

According to her, the decision was neither a victory for any faction nor an attempt to sideline any group, but a necessary administrative step to ensure the party’s affairs continued without disruption.

“The letter presented today is not a political weapon or an instrument of exclusion. It is simply a constitutional response to an administrative reality,” she said.

Najatu emphasised that the formation of the caretaker committee should not be interpreted as a judgment on the loyalty or contributions of party members, acknowledging the sacrifices made by supporters across Kano State in building the party.

She called on party elders, youth and women leaders, ward executives and other stakeholders to support the committee and place the collective interest of the party above personal ambitions.

The ADC chieftain charged members of the caretaker committee to promote reconciliation and rebuild confidence in the party’s structures rather than deepen existing divisions.

“Their mandate is to heal divisions, dismantle old camps and ensure that every genuine member of the ADC has a place within our collective family,” she said.

She further urged the committee to lead with fairness, transparency and impartiality, describing leadership as “a trust, not a privilege”, while encouraging members to consult widely and make decisions that foster unity.

Addressing party members across Kano State’s 44 local government areas, Najatu appealed for cooperation and inclusiveness, assuring members that the ADC remained open to all and that no genuine member should feel alienated.

She expressed confidence that strict adherence to the party’s Constitution, democratic principles and a spirit of reconciliation would strengthen the ADC in Kano State and position it for future electoral success.