Adamawa ADC Faction Announces Suspension of Atiku Abubakar and Babachir Lawal Amid Party Turmoil

In a move that has sent ripples through the Nigerian political landscape, a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has officially announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This bold disciplinary action highlights the deepening internal rifts within the party as it navigates complex leadership challenges.

The announcement was made on Monday by Raji Sulaiman Zumo, the Chairman of the ADC faction in Adamawa. The suspension does not stop with the former Vice President; the faction also moved to suspend the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. Both figures are heavyweights in the region, making their derecognition by this local arm of the party a significant focal point for political observers.

This internal friction is part of a much larger struggle for control at the national level. Currently, a faction led by Nafiu Bala Gombe is asserting a claim to the national chairmanship, challenging the existing hierarchy. These overlapping claims of authority have led to direct intervention by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a decisive turn, INEC chose to derecognize the ADC leadership previously headed by former Senate President David Mark.

For fans of political strategy and party governance, these developments represent a pivotal moment for the ADC. The party is effectively at a crossroads, balancing the influence of veteran politicians against the legalities of national chairmanship disputes. Whether this suspension holds or further complicates the party’s legal standing remains the big question as the 2026 political cycle nears.

How do you think these internal party disputes will affect the ADC’s performance in future elections?