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Katsina ADC chieftain warns of lost hope amid candidate dispute
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Katsina ADC chieftain warns of lost hope amid candidate dispute

From Premium Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A chieftain of Nigeria's African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State warns that supporters are losing hope due to an unresolved dispute over the party's governorship candidate selection.
  • Mustapha Inuwa, a former Secretary to the State Government, accused party leaders of ignoring complaints about the primaries and stated that his group may review its position within weeks.
  • Inuwa claims no valid primaries were held and alleges candidates emerged through decisions by a few individuals, while other major parties are reportedly approaching his faction.

Supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria's Katsina State are beginning to lose faith in the party as a dispute over its governorship candidate selection process festers, according to party chieftain Mustapha Inuwa. Inuwa, a former Secretary to the Katsina State Government and governorship aspirant, expressed his concerns during a meeting with supporters on Saturday.

The party that people have confidence in, that they have hope in, is the party that is starting with this kind of mess. It is really unfortunate. People are disappointed. People are beginning to lose hope in ADC.

— Mustapha InuwaMustapha Inuwa expressing his disappointment with the internal disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He accused party leaders of failing to address complaints regarding the conduct of the party's primaries, stating that his camp's previous concerns had gone unanswered. "The party that people have confidence in, that they have hope in, is the party that is starting with this kind of mess. It is really unfortunate," Inuwa said. "People are disappointed. People are beginning to lose hope in ADC."

We still give them time to think if they can come to terms with the truth. All we are asking is: do what is legal, do what is according to the law, do what the law stipulates. Especially the Electoral Act, the Constitution of Nigeria and that of the party.

— Mustapha InuwaMustapha Inuwa stating his group's demand for legal and constitutional compliance in the candidate selection process.

Inuwa's remarks highlight deepening divisions within the opposition party in Katsina, fueled by disagreements over candidate emergence for the 2027 elections. His supporters have resolved to give the party leadership an additional one to two weeks to address their grievances before considering alternative political options.

There was no primary done anywhere, in any of the 361 wards, in any of the 34 local governments.

— Mustapha InuwaMustapha Inuwa reiterating his claim that valid primaries were not conducted for candidate selection.

Reiterating his claim that no valid primaries were conducted across Katsina State, Inuwa alleged that some candidates were selected by a select few rather than through established party procedures. He stressed that any new primary or consensus arrangement should allow all aspirants, including those from rival camps, to participate. Amidst the internal crisis, Inuwa also revealed that other major political parties, including the APC, PDP, and NNPP, have approached his faction, indicating potential defections.

If we are to hold primaries, everybody should come, including the other camp. Let them come and participate in the primaries.

— Mustapha InuwaMustapha Inuwa advocating for inclusive participation in any future primary elections.
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Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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