A fresh leadership dispute erupts in Zamfara State’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) chapter as rival camps clash fiercely over control ahead of key party primaries.
Contending factions accuse each other of irregularities, prompting threats of legal action and deepening divisions that could weaken ADC’s influence in the northwest region.
Mainasara, Gusau Rival Camps Claim Zamfara ADC Control
Two rival groups, one camp, led by Malam Mohammed Mainasara and the other, Kabiru Garba Gusau, are laying claim to the party’s structure following a contested congress.
The camp, led by Mainasara, announced via a statement that it was officially authorised by the party’s national leadership to organise and supervise the congress in the state.
Mainasara affirmed he chaired the committee tasked with conducting the crucial exercise.
Appointing Ambassador Zubairu Yalwa as secretary alongside other dedicated members.
The team oversaw primaries amid rising tensions in Zamfara ADC, aiming to resolve leadership disputes through transparent selection processes for party positions.
He noted that the committee carried out its assignment and facilitated the emergence of a new State Executive Committee (EXCO) through consensus backed by party stakeholders.
Mainasara: Gulubba Emerges ADC Zamfara Chairman, Hashim Secretary
Jafafar Aliyu was named Youth Leader, while Maryam Abdullahi emerged as Women Leader, among other positions.
However, the development has been rejected by Gusau’s faction. Gusau insists that he remains the duly recognised state chairman.
Hon. Gusau dismissed the process producing Zamfara ADC’s new leadership as completely invalid.
Vowing to challenge it legally for undermining party unity.
Gusau: Self-Serving Plot Sows ADC Zamfara Division
He alleged self-serving individuals orchestrated it deliberately to sow division.
Advancing personal political agendas ahead of critical primaries in the troubled state chapter.
And warned that it would not accept the outcome of the disputed exercise.
Kabiru Garba Gusau announced stern disciplinary measures against participants in the disputed Zamfara ADC congress.
Wielding his authority as state chairman to enforce party discipline.
He affirmed his power to suspend or dismiss errant members.
Aiming to restore order amid factional battles threatening the chapter’s stability before upcoming primaries.
