The national leadership of a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has advised former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to complete his membership registration with the duly constituted and authentic ward executives in his locality.
According to the ADC faction, Atiku’s recent registration at the Jada 1 Ward in Jada Local Government Area was not conducted by officials recognised by the party’s national headquarters.
In a statement by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Christopher O. Okechukwu, ADC warned that the former vice president’s registration is in violation of its constitution and established procedures.
ADC stated that it has repeatedly advised Atiku to complete his membership registration with the duly constituted and authentic ward executives in his locality, a step he has yet to take
According to him, “This registration was conducted through individuals who are not recognised by the ADC’s National Headquarters and therefore lack the authority to register new members.
“We have consistently urged Mr. Abubakar to complete his registration with the duly constituted and authentic party executives in his locality, a step he has yet to take.”
The party appealed to the former vice president and his associates to approach the situation with understanding, stressing that ADC is not a vehicle for personal ambition but a movement committed to democratic renewal.
“The ADC national leadership finds this action to be inconsistent with the party’s constitution and procedures. We are concerned that it may be part of a broader strategy to leverage the ADC while awaiting reconciliation with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a pattern we have observed in the past.
“We once again call on Mr. Abubakar to regularize his membership by registering with the officially recognised party leadership in his local government. Upon doing so, he will be afforded all rights and privileges as stipulated by the ADC constitution,” the statement added.
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