The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kaduna State chapter has warned former State Governor. Nasir El-Rufai against plotting moves to hijack the party
The party says the ex-governor will be will be strongly resisted.
Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Monday, leaders of the party raised concerns over what they described as “clandestine activities” by the former governor, allegedly working through remnants of his political structure within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to gain control of the ADC in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the party leadership, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha stated that the ADC will not serve as a “willing tool in the hands of any individual,” insisting that the party remains focused on building a credible, people-oriented alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We are open to all Nigerians who believe in our values,” he said. “But we will not allow our party to be turned into a political vehicle for anyone’s project. El-Rufai’s subversive moves are unacceptable and will be strongly resisted.”
Mustapha noted that while the party encourages broad participation and legitimate political aspiration, it will not tolerate actions reminiscent of the “destructive tendencies of the old parties” that have hindered Nigeria’s progress.
The party leaders accused El-Rufai of attempting to create a faction within the ADC through alleged acts of subterfuge and alignment with rival political interests, warning that such manoeuvres threatened the unity and internal democracy of the party.
They called on the former governor to immediately desist from actions capable of undermining the integrity of the party, urging him to respect the democratic process and the established rules of engagement.
“The ADC is not for sale. We are not an opportunistic platform for recycled politicians seeking new vehicles for relevance,” the party declared.
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