By Mercy Joseph, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has called on Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to follow due process if he intends to join the party.
The party also emphasised that the ADC remains committed to democratic values and the welfare of Nigerians, insisting that the party is “not for sale” and cannot be taken over by any group seeking power for personal gain.
Gombe, in a statement issued on Monday, the group, which described itself as the “authentic” ADC, said it holds respect for the former Kano State governor but is concerned about his alleged alignment with what it called a “coalition of political power mongers.”
Kwankwaso, a prominent figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), was accused by the group of associating with individuals allegedly attempting to hijack the ADC for personal and political interests.
The group appealed to the former presidential candidate to reconsider his approach and join the party through legitimate and transparent means.
Gombe said: “The authentic African Democratic Congress under the leadership of Hon Nafiu Bala Gombe has stated that it holds respect for His Excellency Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso but is highly disappointed with his recent decamping from the NNPP to join a coalition of club of political power mongers who are currently fighting to hijack our political party, ADC.
“We are appealing to Kwankwaso to reconsider his political ultimate to join the African Democratic Congress through legitimate due process without aligning with the association of political jobbers who are desperate to acquire power anyhow to continue enriching themselves, family, and their associates.
“Please, Mr. Kwankwaso, if you truly want to join the African Democratic Congress, go to the proper channel of registering, except you have a hidden agenda.
“Those people you are trying to associate with have no respect for democracy, no sympathy for the poor and the general public, and yet ADC is not for sale, it is for Nigeria and Nigerians.”
