Adamawa ADC Caretaker Committee Sets Up Five-Man Panel To End Internal Crisis

Hanny Henry

The  African Democratic Congress (ADC) Caretaker Committee in Adamawa State has constituted a five-man reconciliation and negotiation team as part of renewed efforts to end the lingering internal crisis within the party.

In a statement signed by Mallam Saidu Njobdi Komsiri,  the Caretaker Interim Committee Chairman, the committee said the new initiative aims to restore unity, inclusivity, and lasting peace among members of the state chapter.

The move comes amid a legal tussle filed by Shehu Yohana Kambile and members of his dissolved executive, who are seeking judicial recognition of their leadership.

 Rather than pursue a prolonged legal battle, the caretaker leadership said it has chosen the path of reconciliation in line with directives from the ADC National Headquarters and the ADC Coalition Alliance led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

“The party stands today at a crossroads between the pains of internal misunderstanding and the promise of renewed unity,” Komsiri said. “Our decision to pursue reconciliation over confrontation reflects courage the courage to heal, rebuild, and reaffirm our shared dream for a just and democratic Nigeria.”

Composition of the Reconciliation Team

According to the statement, the newly inaugurated reconciliation committee comprises:

Ahmed Hassan Barata, Chairman, Adamawa Grassroots Stakeholders Forum – Chairman

Mijiyewa Kugama

Ibrahim A. Waziri, Chairman, Elders Forum

Mallam Saidu Njobdi Komsiri, Chairman, Caretaker Interim Committee

Gaman John (JP), Secretary, Caretaker Interim Committee

The committee has been mandated “to reach every hand, listen to every voice, and rekindle every fading flame of hope within ADC.”

Komsiri emphasized that the reconciliation process is designed to “restore the soul of the party through truth, justice, inclusivity, and forgiveness,” noting that only a united ADC can effectively challenge bad governance, economic hardship, and the growing threat of one-party dominance in Nigeria’s political space.

“Reconciliation is not a sign of weakness but an expression of political maturity and foresight,” he added. “We owe this effort not only to our members but to millions of Nigerians who still believe in the ADC as a moral alternative—a party of conscience, compassion, and courage.”

Reaffirming the party’s commitment to dialogue, Komsiri said the new phase of engagement would prioritize healing and rebuilding trust among members.

“We shall, through dialogue and understanding, reclaim our unity and refocus our struggle not against one another, but against the forces of oppression and bad governance that have impoverished our people and mocked our democracy,” he stated.