The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has plunged into turmoil following the expulsion of its Deputy Chairman, Ahmed Mustapha, and eight senior officers accused of misconduct, insubordination, and makes an attempt to overthrow the state management.
The determination got here after an emergency assembly of the State Executive Committee (SEC) in Kaduna on Wednesday, October 22, the place social gathering leaders described the transfer as essential to revive self-discipline and order inside the social gathering.
Others affected embody the State Publicity Secretary, Idris Musa; Vice Chairman (Zone 1), Sulaiman Abdullahi; Treasurer, Gambo Sani; Financial Secretary, Magaji Maiwada; Legal Adviser, Danlami Dabai Musa; Coordinator of Persons with Disabilities, Saura Muhammed; Deputy Youth Leader, Ibrahim Muhammed; and one Mansur Gaga.
According to the SEC, the expelled members had been discovered responsible of conducting unauthorised conferences, forging social gathering paperwork, and extorting cash from members, all of which violated the ADC structure and undermined its unity.
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Addressing journalists after the assembly, State Chairman, Elder Patrick Ambut, mentioned the social gathering acted in accordance with its structure.
He maintained that the ADC management remained dedicated to self-discipline, transparency, and the rule of legislation.
“No individual, no matter his position, is above the law of the party,” Ambut mentioned, including that Mustapha was particularly discovered responsible of abuse of workplace, impersonation, and acts able to destabilising the social gathering within the North-West.
To guarantee continuity, the SEC appointed Deputy Publicity Secretary, Alex Tagwai, as Acting Publicity Secretary pending additional reorganisation.
Ambut referred to as for calm amongst members, warning that any additional breach of self-discipline would entice strict sanctions.
He reaffirmed that the ADC in Kaduna remained united and targeted on strengthening its political base forward of future elections.
