2027: Atiku Orders Jigawa ADC Factions to Drop All Court Cases and Embrace Unity
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has intervened in the lingering crisis within the party in Jigawa State, directing rival factions to
Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stepped in to mediate a dispute within the party in Jigawa State. The conflict has been ongoing between rival factions, leading to court cases. Atiku has ordered both groups to terminate all legal actions and foster unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
This came after a reconciliation meeting attended by Atiku, INEC, and party leaders. The meeting saw the two factions agree to maintain the current list of candidates provided by INEC, thus showing a commitment to party unity and progress. The two leaders at the center of the dispute, Senator Sabo Nakudu and Hon. Bashir Jimbo, signed an agreement to cease their legal battles.
Both sides had filed cases against each other, with Nakudu's faction challenging Jimbo's eligibility due to alleged irregularities in the primary election, and Jimbo's camp contesting Nakudu's eligibility. Atiku's intervention, along with other national leaders, proved instrumental in resolving the differences between the two camps.
After the meeting, Atiku expressed satisfaction with the reconciliation between Nakudu and Jimbo, emphasizing that unity is crucial for a political party's strength.
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