By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
A political pressure group within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), National Youths Ambassadors Initiative (ANYA), has clarified that allegations of interference in the leadership of the party in Bauchi State is baseless and unfounded.
The group made the clarification in what it described as, “Defence of Peace, due Process, and responsible leadership in the Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic CONGRESS6 (ADC)” during a Press conference held at the NUJ Press Center, Bauchi on Monday.
National Convener, ADC National Youths Ambassadors Initiative (ANYA), Hon. Ahmad Shehu Hassan Na’Allah, stated that, “We address you today on behalf of the ADC National Youths Ambassadors Initiative (ANYA) to ctarify issues surrounding recent developments within the Bauchi State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), particularly allegations and petitions that have sought to misrepresent the actions of respected party stakeholders.”
Represented by Barr Hashima Bala Pali, stressed that,”Our position today is clear, measured, and grounded in facts. On the Role of Distinguished Stakeholders. The names of Alh. Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri have been mentioned in connection with the ongoing leadership misunderstanding within the Bauchi State Chapter of the ADC.”
“We state categorically that both individuals acted in the interest of peace, unity, and institutional stability. At a time when tensions were rising following the alleged announcement of the removal of Local Government Chairmen across the Twenty Local Government Areas without formal letters, without documented authorization, and without clear directives from the National Working Committee-these respected leaders stepped forward not to divide, but to reconcile,” he added.
According to him, “They stepped in not to divide the party, but to reconcile aggrieved members. They convened meetings, listened to grievances from all sides, and insisted on due process rather than unilateral actions.”
“Their position was simple and lawful: no duly elected Local Government Chairman should be removed without following proper procedures,” he said..
Ahmed Shehu Na’Allah added that their actions aligned with the principles of fair hearing as provided under Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), as well as the principle of lawful expectation.
According to him, Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri are members of the party’s national leadership representing the North-East zone, which gives them the responsibility to intervene and mediate in disputes affecting the party within the region.
He further noted that since the formation of the ADC, Kashim Imam has consistently supported the party and its members across the North-East and beyond, working to promote peace, unity, and harmony. “Ironically, some of those opposing him today were beneficiaries of his goodwill in recent months,” he added.
Ahmed Shehu Na’Allah disclosed that the leadership structure at the local government level should remain intact, as earlier directed to the National Chairman, David Mark, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
He concluded by declaring that both Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri acted with the knowledge and permission of the ADC national leadership, while alleging that the real sources of disruption within the Bauchi State chapter were Nazif Gamawa and Garba Dahiru.
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