North-East Zonal Leadership of ADC Declares Support for Nafiu Bala as Acting National Chairman

Strategic Insights -

The crisis within the African Democratic Party (ADC) has taken a new turn as the North-East zonal leadership has publicly endorsed Nafiu Bala as the acting national chairman of the party. This decision was made during a stakeholders' consultative meeting in Bauchi, where representatives from six states in the zone were in attendance. The meeting aimed to address the recent leadership developments and chart a course for the party's future.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North-East zonal leadership of ADC has endorsed Nafiu Bala as the acting national chairman of the party, following a stakeholders' consultative meeting in Bauchi.
  • The meeting condemned the purported announcement by Auwal Barde, who claims to be the state chairman of ADC in Gombe State, as invalid, wrong, and unlawful.
  • Nafiu Bala was accused of indiscipline, but the North-East zonal leadership stated that he has never been accused of any such offense and that no disciplinary procedure was followed against him.
  • The caucus urged party members to register as bona fide members at their respective ward levels and respect established party structures at all levels.
  • The ADC remains committed to democratic renewal and national transformation, welcoming constructive partnerships based on transparency, legality, and shared vision.
  • The caucus condemned efforts to create confusion and disharmony among loyal party members and urged all members to remain vigilant and committed to the party's principles and values.

Statistics:

  • The meeting was attended by representatives from six states in the North-East zone.
  • Nafiu Bala was accused of indiscipline by Auwal Barde, but the accusation was denied by the North-East zonal leadership.
  • The meeting was held on August 25, 2025, at which time Nafiu Bala was welcomed warmly by stakeholders and supporters in his ward at Gombe, Nassarawo.
  • The ADC has 6 states in the North-East zone.

Sources:

  • African Democratic Congress (ADC) North-East Zonal Leadership Statement, August 25, 2025.