ADC Crisis Self-Inflicted, Abbo Blames Internal Power Struggles and Broken Agreements
ADC Crisis Self-Inflicted, Abbo Blames Internal Power Struggles and Broken Agreements
Former senator, Ishaku Abbo, has described the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as self-inflicted, attributing it to internal disagreements and failure to honour agreements among party leaders.
Abbo explained that the leadership tussle within the party arose from a breakdown in earlier arrangements between established members and new political entrants regarding the sharing of key positions.
He revealed that part of the agreement involved zoning certain leadership roles across geopolitical regions, including the National Vice Chairman position for the Northeast, which was expected to go to Nafiu Bala Gombe.
However, the situation reportedly changed when party leaders appointed Babachir Lawal to the role, a move that sparked dissatisfaction among stakeholders.
According to Abbo, statements made by some party figures further aggravated the crisis, as they were perceived as dismissive and provocative by aggrieved members.
He noted that efforts to pacify affected stakeholders through alternative offers were rejected, deepening the internal divisions within the party.
The former lawmaker warned that the lingering crisis could weaken the party’s structure and affect its chances in future elections if not urgently addressed.
He urged party leaders to embrace dialogue, respect prior agreements, and work towards unity to stabilise the party and rebuild trust among members.
