Bauchi ADC begins reconciliation process after litigation over leadership

By Rauf Oyewole 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bauchi State has constituted a reconciliation committee to unite the party after a leadership tussle that resulted in litigation over factions. 

The Party has been in a loggerhead against itself over the leadership control that seems to be influenced by some powerful stakeholders who are into shadowboxing. 

While speaking with the press on Thursday, the Deputy State Publicity Secretary of ADC, Harsanu Guyaba urged the aggrieved members of the party to embrace reconciliation following a court ruling affirming the legitimacy of Hassan Haruna-led leadership.

Guyaba said that the High Court judgment delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, has recognised the leadership of Hassan Haruna “as the authentic and lawful executive of the party in the state.”

He described the ruling as a victory for democracy and internal party stability.

“The court has affirmed that the present leadership under Alhaji Hassan Haruna is the recognised and lawful leadership of ADC in Bortus State,” he said.

Following the judgment, the party leadership has extended an olive branch to aggrieved members who had earlier protested against the leadership. “We are calling on them to come and cooperate with us so that we can move the party forward and take it to the next level,” he stated.

He added that the party’s primary objective is to strengthen its structure and position itself for electoral success in 2027.

Addressing concerns over internal divisions, Guyaba disclosed that efforts to reconcile all factions have already begun, including the formation of a reconciliation committee. “It has started. We have even constituted a reconciliation committee to ensure harmony within the party,” he said.

While acknowledging the possibility of an appeal by the opposing faction, he maintained that the party remains focused on unity. “They may appeal, but we will cross that bridge when we get there,” he added.

On the role of the national leadership, Guyaba described the relationship as cordial, noting that the state leadership operates with the approval of the national body. “There is a very good relationship between the state and the national leadership. You cannot emerge as a state leader without the consent of the national leadership,” he said.

He also noted that the national leadership is aware of the crisis but considers it primarily a state-level matter for now.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Guyaba expressed confidence in the party’s chances, emphasising the need for unity and grassroots mobilisation. “Our aim is to ensure victory for the party come 2027 by the grace of God,” he said.