Embattled Kano ADC Chairman seeks police help
By Editor
The embattled Chairman of the Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Musa Shu’aibu Ungogo, has petitioned the police over attempt by a faction of the party to replace him.
Ungogo submitted the petition to the police command in Kano State, urging it to investigate what he described as illegal actions that could cause unrest.
He accused one Hajiya Najaatu Muhammed of trying to split the party by announcing a caretaker committee for the state.
The petition came after Najaatu, who identified herself as the ADC Deputy National Chairman (North-West), announced that the State Executive Committee had been dissolved and replaced by a caretaker committee led by one Alhaji Umar Bala.
Ungogo had rejected the decision, saying it violated the party’s constitution and was not approved by the party’s authorised leadership.
In the petition signed by Ungogo and the party’s Administrative Secretary, Dr Bala M. I. Takai, the group stated that only the National Executive Committee (NEC) or the National Working Committee (NWC) had the authority to appoint a caretaker committee.
“The power to constitute Caretaker Committees rests exclusively with the National Executive Committee (NEC) or the National Working Committee (NWC) via proper directives. No individual official possesses such authority,” he said.
He also faulted Najaatu’s claim to the position of Deputy National Chairman (North-West), saying the office was removed during amendments to the party’s constitution at its April 2026 national convention.
Ungogo alleged that her actions could create tension among party members and supporters if left unresolved.
“Hajiya Najaatu Muhammed, aided by a few inexperienced cronies, has engaged in anti-party activities to create a faction and sow confusion,” he said.
Ungogo urged the police to investigate the matter and take steps to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The dispute has created a leadership crisis within the ADC in Kano, with both Ungogo and Bala claiming to be the legitimate leaders in the state.
While Najaatu’s camp said the caretaker committee was set up to restore stability, the existing state executive insisted it remained the recognised leadership of the party.
