ADC Disowns El-Rufai’s Alleged Inauguration as Police Launch Probe
- The Kaduna chapter of the ADC has rejected an alleged inauguration ceremony linked to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as illegitimate
- Party leaders insisted El-Rufai is not a registered member of the ADC and accused him of creating unauthorised positions within the party
- Police have launched an investigation after political thugs reportedly fired gunshots during the disputed gathering
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has distanced itself from a controversial event reportedly linked to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, declaring the gathering neither authorized nor recognized by the party.
The development has deepened political friction in the state as police open an investigation into claims of gunfire and violence at the venue.
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ADC distances self from El-Rufai
In a statement signed by the ADC State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Musa Idris, the party dismissed the event titled “Official Inauguration Ceremony of the Kaduna State APC, PDP, SDP, LP, NNPP to ADC Transition Committee.”
The statement insisted that the gathering was not sanctioned by the party and accused El-Rufai of attempting to destabilize its structure.
“The ADC in Kaduna State has no knowledge of and is not part of this so-called inauguration,” the statement read.
“Neither the State Executive Committee nor stakeholders across the 23 local government areas were consulted. This is another clear manifestation of the divisive and destabilizing activities of Malam Nasir El-Rufai and his allies.”
Party officials stressed that El-Rufai was not a registered member of the ADC and therefore lacked the authority to organize activities under its name.
Elder Patrick Ambut, the state chairman, said the former governor had assured the party that he would regularize his membership after recent bye-elections but failed to follow through.
“Instead of fulfilling his promise, he has continued to parade himself as our leader while creating positions that have no basis in the ADC Constitution. This is fraudulent and unacceptable,” Ambut said.
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ADC brandish event illegitimate
The party leadership maintained that the so-called inauguration was illegitimate and urged members, partners, and the public to disregard it.
It also affirmed that the state chapter remained firmly under its recognized executives as preparations ahead of the 2027 elections continue.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command confirmed it had opened an investigation into the incident.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said preliminary findings revealed that the meeting sparked clashes during which political thugs reportedly fired gunshots.
“The Command has commenced an extensive investigation into the alleged political violence meeting hosted by former governor Nasir El-Rufai,” Hassan stated.
He explained that the gathering was held without security clearance despite repeated warnings and noted that hotels and event centres hosting such unauthorized political activities would be held liable.
“Anyone found culpable, no matter how highly placed, will face the full weight of the law,” the police spokesperson warned.
The ADC called on its national leadership to intervene swiftly to prevent further internal disruption and reiterated its commitment to lawful political engagement in Kaduna State.
Scores of APC members defect to ADC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a wave of defections had hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state as several members in Gada Local Government Area formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The new entrants were welcomed by Senator Abubakar Gada, who described the move as part of a growing coalition seeking to rescue the state and the country from what he called poor leadership.
Source: Legit.ng
