ADC Crisis: Kwankwaso Laments Being Abandoned By Factional Leader
- Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, lamented being ignored by ADC leader Nafiu Bala during his Gombe visit
- This is as the ADC faced major leadership crisis as factions clash amid a post-court ruling on party recognition and INEC decision
- Nigerians on social media have reacted differently to Kwankwaso's call for respect for elders and unity within the ADC and its leaders
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who recently dumped the party for the African Democratic Party (ADC), has lamented being ignored by the controversial leader of the new coalition party, Nafiu Bala, during his visit to Gombe state.
Since July 2025, the ADC has faced internal crises, with Bala and the David Mark-led group, where Kwankwaso belong, both claiming leadership. The disputes escalated into legal battles, culminating in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) derecognising both factions, citing the March 12 court of appeal judgment.
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In a bid to solve the matter amicably with Bala, Kwankwaso said he had visited his state, adding that people told him that the controversial ADC leader would not respond to his call for a talk.
Speaking in Hausa in a trending video, Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano, said he googled Bala's profile and discovered that he was born in 1990. He added that the politician still has a lot to learn, considering his age and that people who are close to him should advise him.
His statement reads in part:
"I was supposed to see Nafiu Bala yesterday till this morning; he never came. Many people told me he would not come."
Nigerians react as Kwankwaso speaks on ADC crisis
However, some Nigerians have started reacting to the trending video of the former presidential candidate. Below are some of their comments:
Phantom compared the development to that of the 1960s:
"He is already in the pocket of Yoruba politicians, this is Sardauna and Akintola vs Awolowo kind of politics, we had the upper hand then, we have been decimated as a region, very unfortunate."
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Big A.A.S mentioned what President Bola Tinubu would have done in this case:
"None of these opposition politicians has leadership skills. You don't wait for him. If it were Tinubu, he would look for that guy wherever he is and m resolve issues with him. But this one here is talking about age. As in na small boy na, make him come see you."
Toba Truth said the north will deal with Bala:
"That Nafiu thinks he can play with the hope of the North like Abure did with the Labour Party. The North doesn't forgive or forget, and I know he will somehow pay for this useless distraction. The North is ready for a new Nigeria."
Aku Amia commented on trust after the saga:
"In politics, trust and integrity are vital. Do you think any reasonable, forward-thinking politician would want to associate with people like Lamidi Apapa, Julius Abure, and others after the damage they’ve caused to the Labour Party? This is especially important in the North, where trust and credibility carry significant weight."
You can read more comments on the video on X here:
Bala Mohammed hints at joining ADC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed said he might be joining the coalition adopted party ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor disclosed the plan while hosting the leadership of the ADC at the presidential lounge in Bauchi on Tuesday, March 31.
According to the governor, the ADC has the potential to sack President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general elections.
Source: Legit.ng
