The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has established a Transitional Committee in Borno State, with Hon. Adamu Usman Tubo and Hon. Sunusi Lawan Badawi nominated as Chairman and Secretary, respectively. This development follows a series of defections and realignments involving members from major political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who have joined the ADC coalition to strengthen the party’s presence in the state.
According to a circular signed by the party’s Assistant National Organising Secretary and North-East Organising Secretary, Hon. Mohammed Abba Kyari, the nominations are aimed at positioning the ADC as a major opposition force in Borno State ahead of the 2027 elections. The committee’s membership is drawn from various senatorial districts, with Tubo hailing from the Southern Borno Senatorial District and Badawi from Borno North.
Notable figures who have joined the ADC include former APC chieftain and past TETFund Chairman Mattawali Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, former APC governorship aspirant and 2023 Southern Borno senatorial candidate Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa, and former NNPP 2023 senatorial candidate Alhaji Attom Magira. Other prominent members include former Borno State House of Assembly Speakers Rt. Hon. Bukar Kachallah and Rt. Hon. Bulama Fugu, as well as youth stakeholders such as Hon. Sheriff Banki, Hon. Abba Haruna, and Hon. Abba Masta.
The circular, dated December 18, 2025, outlines the committee’s composition, with members selected based on their political background, local government areas, federal constituencies, and senatorial districts. The ADC’s national leadership, including National Chairman Senator David Mark, National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, and National Organising Secretary Barrister Chinedu Odigbo, have been informed of the development.
As the PDP continues to face internal challenges nationwide, the ADC’s move is seen as an attempt to capitalize on the opposition vacuum in Borno State. With the 2027 elections approaching, the party’s ability to consolidate its position and present a united front will be crucial in determining its success. The ADC’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the state are likely to be closely watched by political observers and analysts in the coming months.
