The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially recognized Barrister Sadiq Dasin as the interim chairman of the party in Adamawa State. This decision comes amid a leadership crisis in the state chapter, where three individuals claim the interim chairmanship. The dispute has pitted supporters of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal against those of Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani, while incumbent chairman Shehu Yohanna insists he remains the substantive leader.
The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) approved the establishment of Interim Executive Committees to manage the state’s affairs on 8 October. Following that, the Adamawa chapter, under the supervision of the National Vice Chairman for the North East, announced Sadiq Dasin as the interim party chairman. Lawal’s faction backed Dasin, whereas Binani’s group supported Saidu Komsiri. Yohanna, however, continues to assert that he is the duly recognized Adamawa ADC chairman.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ADC’s national headquarters, through National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that Dasin’s appointment complied with the NWC’s approval and guidelines. The statement urged party members involved in rival arrangements to reconsider their positions, pursue reconciliation, and encouraged the new interim chairman to extend an olive branch to all factions and address genuine grievances.
The recognition of Sadiq Dasin as interim chairman is expected to bring some stability to the ADC in Adamawa State. By affirming Dasin’s position, the national headquarters has taken a step toward resolving the crisis. How the various factions respond to this decision will shape the party’s ability to manage internal conflicts in the coming days, a development that holds significant implications for the ADC’s future in the broader political landscape.
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