Adamawa ADC Faction Suspends Atiku Abubakar and Babachir Lawal

In a significant internal development, a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal.

Details of the Suspension

The announcement was made on Monday by Raji Sulaiman Zumo, the chairman of the state’s ADC faction. This move highlights deepening divisions within the party structure at both the state and national levels.

Background on Party Leadership Tensions

The suspension occurs against a backdrop of leadership disputes within the ADC:

• Factional Rivalry: A faction led by Nafiu Bala Gombe continues to claim the national chairmanship of the party.

• INEC Intervention: Due to the ongoing internal legal and administrative conflicts, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly withdrawn recognition from the ADC leadership previously overseen by former Senate President David Mark.

Contextual Note: Atiku Abubakar, who primarily contests under the People's Democratic Party (PDP), often maintains cross-party alliances. This suspension by a local ADC faction reflects the complex nature of Nigerian political coalitions and the internal friction currently facing the ADC's organizational structure.