The Yobe state chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied the ongoing claims of alliance with the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state.

According to ADC, the loyalists of of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have already struck an alliance deal with APC in Yobe state.

The new opposition party described the alliance allegation as, false and misleading, while alledgedly accusing Prof. Muhammad Jawa of attempting to sow political discord within the opposition party in the state.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Damaturu, by the Yobe State Chairman of ADC, Malam Umar Alhaji said: ” The alledged publication credited to Jawa did not represent the position of the party leadership in the state.’.

The party also queried Jawa’s political credibility and loyalty, alleging that his past political activities had continued to generate a lot of concerns among members.

According to the statement, Jawa’s appointment as the Special Assistant to Governor Mai Mala Buni, while he retains links with the ADC, raised suspicion among stakeholders over what the party described as, a divided loyalty to the two ruling and an opposition parties in Yobe state.

The ADC further alleged that stakeholders expressed their dissatisfaction with Jawa’s performance during his tenure as Chairman of the MMRR Committee, particularly over the low level of membership registration recorded across the state.

The party also accused him of maintaining close ties with the “Obedient Movement,” which it claimed contributed to his defeat during the party’s last state congress, where he contested for the position of state chairman.

“The outcome of that congress reflected the collective will of party members who had lost confidence in his leadership ambitions,” the statement read in part.

The ADC, therefore maintained that the party in Yobe remained united and committed to providing credible opposition and democratic leadership.

“At no time has the leadership aligned with the APC as falsely alleged,” added the statement .

The party urged members of the public and supporters to disregard the publication, describing it as “false, malicious and intended to create division within the party.”

The reaction followed comments by Prof. Jawa during a stakeholders’ meeting in Damaturu on Saturday, where he claimed that ADC members across the 17 local government areas of Yobe had resolved to align with the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Jawa, who is also the Founder and National Coordinator of the Arewa Strategic Implementation Group for Atiku, said: “The planned political realignment was aimed at promoting political stability and supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections in the country.