Former federal lawmaker, Ishaku Abbo, has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is expected to announce his new political party later this week.
Abbo made this known on Monday, explaining that his decision was influenced by the worsening crisis within the ADC in Adamawa State.
His resignation came less than 48 hours after a political bloc loyal to Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, also known as Binani, withdrew from the party.
The development follows earlier reports of growing divisions within the ADC in Adamawa, as members continue to express dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership.
The Binani-led group announced its exit in a communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting held at the residence of Mijiyewa Umaru Kugama.
The group, which includes members from the three senatorial zones of the state, accused the party leadership of weakening internal democracy and disregarding the rule of law.
“The actions of the party leadership have destroyed internal democracy, undermined the rule of law, and rendered the party structure in Adamawa State illegitimate and unacceptable,” the communiqué stated.
At the centre of the dispute are the recently concluded party congresses, which the stakeholders described as flawed.
Abbo’s exit adds to the growing uncertainty within the ADC, as internal disagreements continue to threaten the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2027 elections.
