Babachir debunks Adamawa ADC suspension rumour

A shocking development has emerged from Adamawa State, where a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has attempted to suspend key figures within our party, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and myself, Babachir Lawal. This move, announced by a certain Raji Zumo, is not only baseless but appears to be the product of delusion, possibly induced by illicit substances. Such actions undermine the very fabric of our party and cannot be taken seriously by any reasonable member.

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If some people take heavy Indian hemp, they can claim to be President of Nigeria, so don’t consider them as normal people. Indian hemp is on duty.

Let me be unequivocally clear: Raji Zumo holds no legitimate position within the ADC that empowers him to speak for the party, let alone suspend its esteemed members. His claims are as absurd as they are unfounded. The notion that we are fostering disunity or disregarding court orders is a fabrication designed to sow discord. We are committed to the party's progress and operate within its established structures and legal frameworks.

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Raji’s actions demonstrated the power of Indian hemp against our young men. What is his position in the party in Adamawa State, if not influence of drugs?

This purported suspension is an embarrassment and a distraction, particularly as the ADC national convention, led by David Mark, is underway. It is evident that this is an attempt by a fringe group, possibly influenced by external forces or their own misguided actions, to disrupt the party's cohesion. We urge all genuine members and the public to disregard these nonsensical pronouncements, which are clearly the result of individuals under the influence of substances, not rational political actors.

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Let it be clearly stated, no individual, regardless of his status or influence, is above the law or the constitution of the African Democratic Congress, as long as he is a card-carrying member of the party.