The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially recognised Sadiq Dasin as the interim chairman of its Adamawa State chapter, following weeks of internal wrangling and rival claims to the position.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday, explaining that the recognition followed investigations and approval by the National Working Committee (NWC).
“It has come to the notice of the national headquarters of the ADC that there appears to be a growing division in the ranks of the party leadership in Adamawa State,” Abdullahi said.
He noted that the NWC had earlier resolved on October 8 to establish interim executive committees across states, adding that the process held on October 25 — which produced Dasin under the supervision of the National Vice Chairman (North East) — aligned with party guidelines.
Abdullahi urged all factions to embrace reconciliation, stressing that the new interim chairman should reach out to aggrieved members and promote unity.
“The party will not tolerate any act of indiscipline that could undermine ongoing efforts to build a strong and truly democratic organisation,” the statement added.
The leadership tussle in the Adamawa ADC had pitted supporters of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, against those loyal to Senator Aishatu Binani, with incumbent chairman Shehu Yohanna also insisting he remains the substantive leader.
