The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised serious concerns over the recent meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and some individuals claiming to be Adamawa ADC stakeholders, describing the gathering as illegitimate and politically motivated.
In a statement issued by Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, the Director of Media and Public Affairs of the ADC, the party’s leadership expressed strong disapproval of the meeting, calling it a “sham” designed to create a false sense of legitimacy and support.
The ADC leadership maintained that the meeting neither had the backing of the party’s national structure nor represented the true interests of the ADC in Adamawa State.
Okechukwu said: “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) brings to the fore a pressing concern that warrants scrutiny. The recent meeting between Atiku and the purported Adamawa ADC stakeholders reeks of illegitimacy and raises several questions.
“A closer examination of the attendees reveals a troubling trend – many are former members of the APC and PDP who abandoned their parties due to perceived irrelevance.”
The ADC urged the public, as well as political observers, to scrutinize such developments carefully and insist on transparency and due process in all political collaborations and coalitions moving forward.
He added, “This development begs the question: what prompted these individuals to suddenly become relevant in a new political setting? Their presence at the meeting appears to be a calculated publicity stunt rather than a genuine attempt to contribute to the progress of the ADC.
“We strongly argue that this meeting was a sham, a desperate attempt to create the illusion of support and legitimacy. The purpose and outcomes of the meeting have been called into question, and it remains unclear what tangible benefits will arise from this gathering.
“The meeting between Atiku and the so-called Adamawa ADC stakeholders lacks authenticity and legitimacy. The questionable credentials of the attendees and the dubious purpose of the meeting raise serious concerns about the true intentions of the convener.
“We call on the public to scrutinize this development and insist on transparency and accountability from the coalition leaders seeking to join the ADC.”
