The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has dismissed claims that loyalists of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar within the party had struck an alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The party described the allegation as “false and misleading,” accusing one Prof Muhammad Jawa of attempting to sow discord within the opposition party in the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Yobe State Chairman of the party, Umar Alhaji, the ADC said the publication credited to Jawa did not represent the position of the party leadership.
The party also questioned Jawa’s political credibility and loyalty, alleging that his past activities had continued to generate concern among members.
According to the statement, Jawa’s appointment as Special Assistant to Governor Mai Mala Buni, while retaining links with the ADC, raised suspicion among stakeholders over what the party described as “divided loyalty.”
The ADC further alleged that stakeholders expressed dissatisfaction with Jawa’s performance during his tenure as chairman of the MMRR Committee, particularly over the low level of membership registration recorded across the state.
The party also accused him of maintaining close ties with the “Obedient Movement,” which it claimed contributed to his defeat during the party’s last state congress, where he contested for the position of state chairman.
“The outcome of that congress reflected the collective will of party members who had lost confidence in his leadership ambitions,” the statement read.
The ADC maintained that the party in Yobe remained united and committed to providing credible opposition and democratic leadership.
“At no time has the leadership aligned with the APC as falsely alleged,” the statement added.
The party urged members of the public and supporters to disregard the publication, describing it as “false, malicious and intended to create division within the party.”
The reaction followed comments by Prof. Jawa during a stakeholders’ meeting in Damaturu on Saturday, where he claimed that ADC members across the 17 local government areas of Yobe had resolved to align with the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
Jawa, who is also the Founder and National Coordinator of the Arewa Strategic Implementation Group for Atiku, said the planned realignment was aimed at promoting political stability and supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the next general elections.
