{
  "id": 2942570,
  "title": "Adamawa ADC faction resolves to work for Atiku, others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/adamawa-adc-faction-resolves-to-work-for-atiku-others",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T03:10:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/adamawa-adc-faction-resolves-to-work-for-atiku-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction in Adamawa State has decided to rally behind their presidential candidate and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as well as other party candidates, according to recent developments. The party has been grappling with internal disputes regarding the appropriate gubernatorial candidate for the state. This impasse led to the formation of two separate state executive committees, one led by Barrister Ibrahim Sadiq Dasin and the other by Sai’du Naira.\n\nA resolution to endorse Atiku and other candidates was reached during a meeting hosted by Naira, who is the new acting chairman of the party, alongside ward chairmen and other state executive members from the Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone. The primary focus of the meeting was to reinforce party loyalty and uphold internal party democracy. During the gathering, Naira expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation among state executive members and urged everyone to remain steadfast in their commitment.\n\nNaira also expressed his unwavering loyalty and support to the national leadership, led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark. He pledged to work tirelessly for the success of the ADC party in the 226 political wards spread across the 21 local government areas of the state. Naira assured the party members that it has been regaining strength after overcoming an unnecessary internal crisis. He emphasized that transparency and honesty would be his guiding principles as a leader. \"The ADC party almost collapsed due to the manner in which the suspended leader managed the party's affairs,\" Naira stated. \"But thanks to those who genuinely care for the party, they took the legally required steps to depose the suspended leader. \"We strongly urge you all to work day and night for the progress and victory of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and all other ADC candidates who are contesting for various elective positions,\" Naira insisted.",
  "summary": "Stakeholders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State have resolved to work for the victory of the party’s presidential candidate and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and other cadidates of the party. The ADC has been experiencing internal wranglings over the authentic governorship candidate in the state. The situation led to […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: We’re working to unite Peter Obi, Atiku, others – Lukman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/2027-were-working-to-unite-peter-obi-atiku-others-lukman",
        "published": "2026-08-24T05:43:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}