Faction of the African Democratic Congress, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has lambasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent meeting with some stakeholders of the party in Adamawa State.
ADC said the gathering was illegitimate and politically motivated.
Director of Media and Public Affairs of the ADC faction, Dr Christopher Okechukwu, said in a statement that the party expressed strong disapproval of the meeting, declaring it a “sham” designed to create a false sense of legitimacy and support.
ADC maintained that the meeting neither had the backing of the party’s national structure nor represented the true interests of ADC in Adamawa State.
The statement read, “The National Leadership of the ADC brings to the fore a pressing concern that warrants scrutiny. The recent meeting between Atiku and the purported Adamawa ADC stakeholders reeks of illegitimacy and raises several questions.
“A closer examination of the attendees reveals a troubling trend: many are former members of the APC and PDP who abandoned their parties due to perceived irrelevance.”
ADC advised the public, as well as political observers, to scrutinise such developments carefully and insist on transparency and due process in all political collaborations and coalitions moving forward.
The statement added, “This development begs the question: what prompted these individuals to suddenly become relevant in a new political setting? Their presence at the meeting appears to be a calculated publicity stunt rather than a genuine attempt to contribute to the progress of the ADC.
“We strongly argue that this meeting was a sham, a desperate attempt to create the illusion of support and legitimacy. The purpose and outcomes of the meeting have been called into question, and it remains unclear what tangible benefits will arise from this gathering.
“The meeting between Atiku and the so-called Adamawa ADC stakeholders lacks authenticity and legitimacy. The questionable credentials of the attendees and the dubious purpose of the meeting raise serious concerns about the true intentions of the convener.
“We call on the public to scrutinise this development and insist on transparency and accountability from the coalition leaders seeking to join the ADC.”
