ADC Suspends Atiku Abubakar Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities in Adamawa
The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the suspension of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (GCFR), from the party for a period of three months over alleged actions deemed detrimental to the unity of the party.
In a letter dated April 13, 2026, and signed by the State Secretary, Zubairu Mohammed Ishaq, on behalf of the State Working Committee (SWC), the party stated that the suspension takes immediate effect from April 13, 2026, and will run until June 12, 2026.
According to the letter, the decision followed a resolution reached by the SWC and was communicated during a press conference held the same day. The party accused Atiku of contributing to internal disunity and facilitating the emergence of parallel party structures in Adamawa State, actions which it claims undermine existing court orders.
The ADC leadership in the state referenced three ongoing court cases—one at the Court of Appeal and two at High Courts within Adamawa State—which reportedly restrain the party from conducting congresses in the state pending the determination of the suits. The letter emphasized that any attempt to organize congresses or create alternative leadership structures violates these subsisting court orders.
As part of the suspension terms, Atiku Abubakar has been barred from participating in party activities, meetings, and functions throughout the duration of the suspension. He is also prohibited from representing or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity and warned against taking further actions that could undermine the unity and integrity of the ADC in Adamawa State.
The development marks a significant turn in the internal affairs of the ADC in Adamawa, a state considered politically strategic. As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from Atiku Abubakar regarding the suspension.
Political observers note that the unfolding legal disputes and internal divisions may have broader implications for the party’s stability and future engagements in the state.
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