The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has disassociated itself with the Transitional and Registration Committees allegedly set up by one of its chieftains, Kashim Imam.
The state ADC Chairman, Alhaji Umar Bolori, made the position of the party known in Maiduguri.
Bolori said Imam’s committees are “political jobbers” who were out to infiltrate the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The chairman, however, said ADC in the state was preparing for the 2027 elections to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, adding that the ADC has been welcoming defectors from other the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
He said stakeholders are making wider consultations before inauguration of committees to steer the party in the state.
“Some purported party members led by Kashim Imam Matawalle engaged political thugs and forcefully entered the meeting venue and breached security order, thereby causing injuries to loyal party members and security personnel.
“Based on the foregoing, the State Working Committee dissociates itself from any action taken during the meeting because the leadership of the party in the state was not involved.
“Appropriately, steps will be taken to remedy the situation. Relevant security agencies including the Police and DSS have been informed to curtail recurrence of such illegal activity,” Bolori said.
The chairman urged party members to remain calm and be law abiding, while efforts were ongoing to address the situation.
He also called the attention of the national leadership of ADC to immediately intervene in Borno’s ADC affairs.
