Halt sales of nomination forms, Bala tells ADC

The internal wrangling within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken another turn, with the Nafiu Bala faction issuing a directive to halt the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. This move is directly linked to an ongoing leadership suit filed by Bala, which is currently before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The faction, through its Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Rufus Akanmi, has warned that any party member proceeding with the purchase of these forms does so at their own risk, emphasizing that the party will not accept liability for any consequences.

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All parties concerned are directed to immediately suspend the sale/purchase of such forms pending the final determination of the matter presently before the Federal High Court.

This development comes as the Federal High Court has adjourned the leadership suit indefinitely, following the plaintiff's application for the case to be transferred to another judge. The faction also took the opportunity to commend a recent Supreme Court judgment, describing it as a significant contribution to Nigeria's constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Akanmi urged members from all factions within the party to set aside personal interests and work collaboratively with the Gombe-led leadership to ensure party unity and effective participation in upcoming general elections.

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It is expressly stated that any person who proceeds to purchase the said forms does so at their own risk, and the African Democratic Congress shall not accept any liability or responsibility for consequences arising therefrom.

Furthermore, the Board of Trustees directed the National Working Committee to establish Caretaker Committees in states where current executive committees' terms have ended, aiming to maintain continuity in party administration. They also called for the immediate convening of a Mini National Convention to fill vacant positions within the NWC. The party's internal legal battles and calls for unity highlight the challenges it faces in preparing for future electoral contests.

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The Board hereby directs the National Working Committee to constitute Caretaker Committees in all states where the tenure of the current State Executive Committees has expired, to ensure continuity and stability in party administration at the grassroots level.