Members of the Coalition of Good Leadership Groups in Nigeria have expressed concern over the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress in Katsina State, which has escalated into a legal dispute before a competent court, highlighting internal tensions within the opposition party at a time of heightened political activity across the country.
The coalition’s national chairman, Comrade Shamsuddeen Suleiman, and secretary-general, Comrade John Okoronkwo, said after extensive deliberations, they recognise and support the leadership of Hon. Musa Usman Wamba as the authentic chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Katsina State.
In a press statement issued yesterday, the coalition noted attempts by a faction of stakeholders to hijack the leadership structure of the party from the duly elected executives, a development it warned could deepen divisions within the party and undermine its organisational stability.
“Such actions not only undermine the constitution of the party but also threaten democratic principles and the rule of law in Katsina State and Nigeria at large.”
The coalition called for restraint among all parties involved in the dispute, particularly as the matter is already before the court, stressing the importance of upholding due process and respecting judicial authority.
“In light of the foregoing, we appeal to all the parties involved to refrain from any further actions that may prejudice the ongoing judicial process. As a law-abiding body, we firmly support the court process and urge all stakeholders to respect the sanctity of the judiciary and allow due process to take its full course,” Suleiman said.
The development adds to a series of internal leadership disputes that have affected political parties in Nigeria in recent years, often resulting in prolonged litigation and factional divisions that impact party cohesion and electoral preparedness.
