ADC Fires Back: Dumebi Kachikwu Has No Influence In Party Affairs – Abdullahi Declares

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has dismissed the relevance of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, in matters concerning its leadership structure.

Kachikwu had on Thursday criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising David Mark as ADC’s national chairman, describing the electoral body as “irresponsible” and untrustworthy.

Reacting on Saturday in Abuja, Abdullahi told journalists that Kachikwu was no longer a member of the ADC and therefore had no standing in party affairs.

“He (Kachikwu) has no business in this conversation. He is not even a member of the ADC,” Abdullahi said. “Being a one-time presidential candidate does not make anyone the owner of the party or give them the right to dictate its direction. The party gave you a ticket to contest an election; that does not make you a permanent candidate.”

The ADC spokesperson further criticised Kachikwu for his “divisive rhetoric,” including remarks about the party’s leadership being made up of “old people.” He stressed that the ADC is aware of external forces working to destabilise opposition parties and vowed that the coalition would remain united.