The national leadership of a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has issued a clarification regarding the membership status of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
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According to the faction, Atiku’s recent registration at the Jada 1 Ward in Jada Local Government Area was carried out by individuals not recognised by the party’s national leadership.
The group stressed that it has consistently advised Atiku to finalize his membership through the legitimate and duly constituted ward executives in his area—something he has not yet done.
In a statement by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Christopher O. Okechukwu, ADC described the development as a violation of its constitution and established procedures.
According to him, “This registration was conducted through individuals who are not recognized 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.
“The ADC is presently navigating a leadership dispute, with a case pending at the Federal High Court regarding the legitimacy of David Mark’s leadership. It is against this backdrop that coalition partners’ and Atiku Abubakar’s potential membership is being considered.
“However, we urge the former Vice President and his coalition partners to approach this moment with understanding. Our party is not merely a platform for individual ambition, it is a movement for democratic renewal.
“The ADC remains committed to transparency, democratic process, respect for the existing leadership structures and the rules guiding the operation of the party.
“We look forward to a collaborative engagement to strengthen unity and stability within the ADC,” Okechukwu stated.
It was reported that Atiku officially joined ADC, the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 elections, on Monday.
Atiku made the announcement on Monday through his X handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.”
His move follows his July resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which had been mired in a prolonged internal crisis.
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