- ‘Your Registration Is Invalid’ – ADC Rejects Atiku .
- Faction says his registration violated party procedure and lacks legitimacy.
- Group urges him to follow due process for full membership rights.
The national leadership of a faction of the African Democratic Congress has cautioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to properly regularise his membership, insisting that the registration he carried out in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area, was not conducted by officials recognised by the party’s national headquarters.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that
The faction, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, issued the warning in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Christopher O. Okechukwu. It stated that the individuals who handled Atiku’s registration were not authorised by the party and therefore lacked the power to enrol new members.
According to the statement, “This registration was conducted through individuals who are not recognised by the ADC’s national headquarters and therefore lack the authority to register new members. We have consistently urged Mr Abubakar to complete his registration with the duly constituted and authentic party executives in his locality, a step he has yet to take.”
The group stressed that Atiku’s action violated the party’s constitution and established procedures, adding that the party should not be seen as a temporary platform to pursue political interests.
It further stated that, “The ADC national leadership finds this action to be inconsistent with the party’s constitution and procedures. We are concerned that it may be part of a broader strategy to leverage the ADC while awaiting reconciliation with the Peoples Democratic Party, a pattern we have observed in the past.”
The faction urged Atiku and his associates to follow due process and register with the recognised ward leadership in his local government. It added that once he completes this step, he will be entitled to all rights and privileges stipulated in the ADC constitution.
