Rabiu Kwankwaso Laments Failed Peace Talks With Bala, Seeks Emir’s Intervention

Kwankwaso said he waited throughout the night for Bala, but he never showed up, despite expectations that the meeting would take place. He noted that the absence amounted to a missed opportunity for meaningful dialogue and guidance.

Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Kwankwaso called on the Emir of Gombe, other traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, and political leaders to intervene and advise Bala against actions that could undermine the interests of the ADC.

He described Bala’s absence as a lost chance for what he called “fatherly counsel,” emphasizing that the young politician—born in 1990—needed guidance in handling political matters responsibly.

Kwankwaso also warned that Bala’s actions regarding the ADC and the broader democratic process would not serve his best interests. Using a local expression, he cautioned Bala against becoming a source of trouble within the party.

He further urged influential figures in Gombe to step in and counsel Bala, appealing to community leaders and respected figures to help resolve the situation.

The former governor noted that Bala has been laying claim to the ADC leadership, a dispute that has led the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of party leaders, pending the outcome of ongoing court proceedings over the party’s national leadership.