Rabiu Omaku
Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State have called on the party’s National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to urgently intervene over what they described as the alleged anti-party activities of Suleiman Asonya Adokwe, whom they accused of maintaining close ties with Governor Abdullahi Sule to the detriment of the party’s interests.
The stakeholders expressed concern that Adokwe’s alleged relationship with the Governor could undermine the ADC’s preparations for the 2027 Governorship election if immediate action is not taken. They urged the national leadership to closely monitor developments in Nasarawa State to safeguard the party’s unity and electoral prospects.
According to the stakeholders, there is growing anxiety among party members that the process of selecting the party’s Governorship candidate must remain transparent, democratic, and consistent with the zoning arrangement widely believed to favour Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the interest of equity, fairness, and balanced leadership.
They alleged that any attempt to manipulate the process in favour of another senatorial district could create division within the party and weaken its chances in the 2027 governorship election.
The stakeholders further claimed that recent party primaries were allegedly influenced by Governor Abdullahi Sule through Adokwe, whom they described as acting as a proxy to weaken the ADC from within by promoting what they called a weaker candidate, thereby improving the electoral chances of the governor’s preferred candidate, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada. They did not provide evidence publicly to support these allegations.
They maintained that the allegations have continued to generate concern among ADC members across the state, prompting renewed calls for the National Working Committee to thoroughly investigate Adokwe’s activities.
According to them, no individual should conduct himself as though the party belongs to him, stressing that the ADC belongs to all its members and not to any single person or group.
The stakeholders appealed to the national leadership to protect the integrity of the party’s internal democratic processes, prevent any external interference, and restore members’ confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They also called on the National Working Committee to suspend Suleiman Asonya Adokwe from the party pending a full investigation into the allegations, arguing that such action is necessary to preserve party discipline, strengthen unity, and demonstrate that the ADC will not tolerate alleged anti-party activities from any member, regardless of state.
