The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has denied allegations that leaders of the Atiku Abubakar camp within the party have aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The party described the allegation as false and misleading, accusing one Mr. Jawa of attempting to create confusion within the opposition party in the state.
In a statement signed by the Yobe State Chairman of the party, Umar Kalli Alhaji, the ADC said the publication credited to Jawa did not reflect the position of the party leadership.
The party leadership also questioned Jawa’s credibility and political loyalty, alleging that his past political activities had raised concerns among party members.
According to the statement, Jawa’s appointment as Special Assistant to Governor Mai Mala Buni while maintaining ties with the ADC created suspicion among stakeholders over what it described as ‘divided loyalty.’
The party further alleged that during his tenure as chairman of the MMRR Committee, stakeholders expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, particularly over what it described as low membership registration across the state.
The statement also accused him of maintaining close ties with the ‘Obedient Movement,’ a development it claimed contributed to his rejection during the party’s last state congress where he contested for the position of state chairman.
‘The outcome of that congress reflected the collective will of party members who had lost confidence in his leadership ambitions,’ the statement said.
ADC maintained that the party in Yobe State remained united and committed to democratic opposition and credible leadership.
‘At no time has the leadership aligned with the APC as falsely alleged,’ the statement added.
The party urged members of the public and party supporters to disregard the publication, describing it as false, malicious and intended to create division within the party.