African Democratic Congress Nullifies Parallel Katsina State Congress Citing Constitutional Violations

The ADC Katsina Congress Committee disowns a parallel state congress, reaffirming that only NWC-authorized committees can conduct official party exercises.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 22, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

Disavowal Of Unauthorized Party Gatherings

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal friction in Katsina State as the official Congress Committee moves to delegitimize a parallel exercise conducted by a faction of the party. Atiku Abubakar-Saleh, the Committee Chairman and ADC Deputy National Organising Secretary, addressed newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday to formally disown the gathering. He categorized the unauthorized congress as a direct violation of the party’s constitution and an attempt to undermine democratic unity ahead of the 2027 political cycle.

Adherence To National Working Committee Guidelines

According to Abubakar-Saleh, the only valid congresses are those organized under the mandate of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). He emphasized that his committee was specifically constituted to ensure a transparent and credible process across the state. This official mandate includes the oversight of a Screening Committee, led by Dr. Sulaiman Maiyawo, which is tasked with ensuring due process. Any exercise conducted outside the authority of these NWC-approved bodies is considered null, void, and of no legal consequence to the party's structure.

Judicial Clearance And Scheduled Timelines

The push for official congresses follows a recent court judgment that cleared the path for the ADC to proceed with its internal elections. Following this legal go-ahead, the committee has established a strict timeline for the week: ward and local government congresses are scheduled for Wednesday, followed by the state congress on Thursday. Abubakar-Saleh noted that the party is committed to following these timelines strictly to maintain organizational order and fulfill its regulatory obligations.