The leadership of Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has praised the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja regarding the ongoing leadership issues within the party.

According to a statement issued by the the State party publicity Secretary, Comrade Abdulkareem Umar the court, in a landmark ruling, categorically restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congresses organised by any purported caretaker or interim leadership of the party.

He noted that the court further restrained the faction led by David Mark and others from interfering with the functions, tenure, and constitutional responsibilities of duly elected state executive committees of the ADC across the federation.

“Importantly, the court affirmed that only constitutionally elected state executive committees possess the lawful authority to organize congresses, and that their tenure remains valid and subsisting until properly conducted congresses are held in line with the party’s constitution.

“In view of this clear and unequivocal judgement, Kabiru Garba Gusau, Chairman of the ADC in Zamfara State, hereby reaffirm that:

“He is still remain the duly recognized and substantive Chairman of the ADC in Zamfara State, having emerged through a valid and constitutionally recognized process”

“The existing State Executive Committee of the party in Zamfara State remains intact, legitimate, and fully operational in line with the court’s pronouncement.
Any individual or group parading themselves as leaders, caretakers, or representatives of the ADC in Zamfara State outside the recognized structure is acting illegally and without any lawful authority”

“Consequently, the general public, political stakeholders, party members, and relevant institutions are hereby strongly advised:

NOT to transact any business, political or otherwise, with any person or group claiming to represent the ADC in Zamfara State outside the duly recognized leadership:

“To note that any such dealings are null, void, and of no legal consequence.
To channel all official engagements, communications, and party-related matters through the legitimate State Executive Committee under my leadership”

“This judgement is a victory for internal party democracy, constitutional order, and the rule of law. It reinforces the principle that political parties must operate strictly within the provisions of their constitutions and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”

“We urge all members of the party in Zamfara State and beyond to remain calm, law-abiding, and committed to strengthening the party through unity, discipline, and respect.

The ADC in Zamfara State remains focused, united, and committed to providing a credible political platform for the people”