Appeal Court: ADC Chieftain Urges Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Others To Join Party
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Usman Okai, has called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the ADC ahead of forthcoming ward congresses.
Okai made the call in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, where he also appealed to members of the PDP Governors’ Forum and the Kabiru Turaki-led faction within the party to consider aligning with the ADC.
It would be recalled that the Court of Appeal on Monday upheld an earlier decision restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the outcome of the Ibadan convention, leaving the party facing continued leadership uncertainty.
According to Okai, the call became necessary in view of the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the PDP’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Okai said, “The Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the injunction against the Ibadan convention signals the likely direction of the Supreme Court.
“There is a high probability that all primaries will be concluded before the Supreme Court delivers a final determination. If the convention is eventually nullified, every candidate produced under that structure will be automatically disqualified. Staying in the PDP is a risk no serious politician should take.”
The ADC chieftain described the current situation within the PDP as a major political challenge for members of the party with ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said the ADC was well-positioned to accommodate politicians seeking a new political platform amid the uncertainties within the opposition party.
“There is a high probability that all primaries will be concluded before the Supreme Court delivers a final determination. If the convention is eventually nullified, every candidate produced under that structure will be automatically disqualified.
“Staying in the PDP is a risk no serious politician should take. I therefore call on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi and others to join the ADC,” he said.
Okai also urged supporters at the grassroots to take advantage of the upcoming direct primaries by registering with the ADC and strengthening the party’s structure across the country.
“We are inviting all progressives to embrace the ADC ahead of the ward congresses. This is the only way to build a viable alternative. If we are to rescue the country, we must register now and move as a united front,” he added.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
