By Bello Ibrahim
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi has vowed not to withdraw its lawsuit from the Supreme Court against the tenure prolongation of its national leaders. This decision was made known by the Chairman of the party in the state, Engr. Bala Sufiyanu, during a joint press briefing with Chairmen of the party from Northern states in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
"We have a lawsuit against our party leaders, and I will not comment much on the suit because it is now before the apex court," Sufiyanu said. "Some party stakeholders have been pressurizing us to withdraw the lawsuit, and we will not do so. Some of our members have overstayed in the mantle of party leadership, and we want the constitution of the party to be adhered to strictly."
Sufiyanu emphasized the need for a change in leadership at the national level and the organization of a National Convention to elect new and dedicated leaders. He listed the states' Chairmen of the party who are plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including Alaki Godwin-Williams, Nasarawa State; Kabiru Hussaini, Jigawa State; and Musa Hassan, Niger State, among others.
The chairman urged the current leaders of the party to prioritize the party's interest over personal interests for the success of the party and the promotion of democratic values and principles in the country.
Alaki Godwin-Williams, the Chairman of the party in Nasarawa State, recalled that the tenure of the current National Working Committee (NWC) of the party expired in September 2022. "I see no reason why the NWC should not be dissolved for a National Convention to hold with immediate effect to avoid any litigation," he said.
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