The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Youth Network in Gombe State has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Nafiu Bala who was a member of the Ralph Okey-led National Working Committee (NWC), to reverse his claims on the party leadership and formally accept his alleged resignation from the party.
Bala is claiming leadership of the ADC following the resignation of other members of the Ralph Okey NWC. He maintains that he did not resign from his position as Deputy National Chairman, which, according to him, places him as the acting National Chairman of the party.
The leadership tussle within the ADC has reportedly led the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-recognise the David Mark NWC pending a judicial pronouncement.
In a press statement on Monday, the leader of the group, Abubakar Galafi, accused Bala of undermining internal party processes, unity, and credibility.
“Despite multiple legal pronouncements and party procedures, Mr Bala has willingly aligned himself with forces seeking to sabotage the credibility and unity of our party,” Galafi stated.
“Instead of resolving disputes through constitutional means, he chose chaos, confusion, and manipulation. His repeated denials and refusal to acknowledge his resignation expose a desperation to cling to power, not a commitment to democratic principles,” he added.
The group also pressed its demands, rejecting any attempt to allow personal interests override collective gains.
“We reject any narrative that legitimises actions that threaten the independence of ADC. We reject any alignment that serves personal ambition over party principles,” he said.
Issuing the 48-hour ultimatum, Galafi insisted that failure to meet their demands would attract consequences.
“Hon. Nafiu Bala, you have 48 hours to reverse your statements and formally accept your resignation from ADC, or forfeit any claim to our support as youths and stakeholders in Gombe State.
“To those attempting to generalise Gombe people based on this misconduct, you do not represent us. You are a lone bad apple, and we no longer recognise you as one of our own,” he added.
