Nafiu Bala Who Claimed to Be ADC Factional Leader Blasts Kwankwaso, Sends Strong Message to Him
- Nafiu Bala, a factional leader of the ADC, has openly criticised Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso after a recent conversation
- Bala rejected Kwankwaso’s proposal for the North, accusing him of contributing to the country’s political troubles
- He further claimed that ?Kwankwaso’s refusal to step down in the last election weakened Northern unity and aided Tinubu’s victory
Nafiu Bala, a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sent a strong message to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso following a recent conversation between the two.
Bala confirmed in an interview with Premier Radio that Kwankwaso personally reached out to him.
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Kwankwaso’s call
According to Bala, Kwankwaso called him to propose what he described as a solution for the North. Bala, however, rejected the idea outright, stating:
“Kwankwaso called me telling me this is the solution for the North, a way out, I said no. Any discussion concerning the North with people like you is rubbish because you’re the same people who destroyed the country.”
Election dispute
Bala went further to criticise Kwankwaso’s role in the last election. He claimed that Kwankwaso refused to step down for Atiku Abubakar, a fellow Northerner, despite appeals from political allies. Bala argued that Kwankwaso’s decision to contest under a smaller party weakened the Northern vote and indirectly paved the way for Bola Tinubu’s victory.
“Even in the last conducted election we begged Kwankwaso to step down for a Northerner, Atiku Abubakar, but he refused and went ahead with his candidature under a small party just to split our votes and pave the way for Tinubu.”
Political tensions in the North
This statement highlights ongoing tensions among Northern political leaders. Bala’s remarks reflect frustration with Kwankwaso’s political strategy and its perceived impact on the region’s influence in national politics.
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Who is Nafiu Bala?
Nafiu Bala is a Nigerian politician from Gombe State who rose to prominence as a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He has been at the centre of the party’s leadership crisis, challenging the legitimacy of rival leaders and seeking recognition as the rightful national chairman.
Bala is known for his outspoken criticism of imposed leadership structures, his protests at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and his insistence on reforming the party to reflect democratic values. His activism has made him a key figure in ADC’s internal disputes and broader opposition politics in Nigeria.
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Is APC behind the crisis in ADC?
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has faced repeated accusations of influencing internal divisions within the opposition ADC, as tensions within the coalition continue to draw scrutiny from political observers.
Political analyst and senior associate editor at The Republic, Yusuf Omotayo, weighed in on the situation, saying:
“It is not out of brand for the APC to target weak points in the ADC to destabilise the party for its own gain. However, the ADC has shown to be lax about tightening its loose ends, thereby giving room for it to be exploited,” he told Legit.ng.
He added that the party’s internal challenges predated its current coalition arrangement.
“Before it became a coalition, the party had pending legal issues that had not been sorted out, and the way the David Mark-led team took over the leadership of the party gave room for legal quagmire,” Omotayo said.
Politician linked to INEC derecognition of ADC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nafiu Bala, a factional national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has confirmed his attendance at the party’s unveiling of the interim leadership led by David Mark in July 2025.
His presence was highlighted in viral videos shared by TheCable, showing him seated alongside Kenneth Okonkwo and other stakeholders at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
Since July 2025, the ADC has faced internal crises, with Bala and the Mark-led group 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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