Nenadi, Saidu Are Leaders Of Coalition In Kaduna, Not Leaders Of ADC, Says Ambut

By ABDULWAHEED OLAYINKA ADUBI, Kaduna

Following the misconception on the role of Senator Nenadi Usman and Hon. Bashir Saidu in the coalition process of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Kaduna State Chairman of the party, Elder Patrick Ambut, has cleared the air on the role of the duo.

According to him in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday, “the attention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kaduna State Chapter, has been drawn to certain misrepresentations surrounding the recent appointments of Chairman and Co-Chairman made by the Coalition Partners in Kaduna State.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the ADC as a political party maintains its duly elected leadership structure, which remains intact and unaffected by the appointments made by the coalition partners.

“The Coalition Partners is an alliance of individuals, political parties, and interest groups who have come together in a collective, patriotic effort to rescue Nigerians from the current hardship and maladministration of the rudderless APC government.

“It is a matter of public record that leaders and stakeholders of several political parties, including the Labour Party, have been part of this coalition movement from inception. In order to coordinate coalition activities more effectively in Kaduna State, it became necessary to designate leadership positions within the coalition, hence the appointment of a Chairman and Co-Chairman.

“These appointments are entirely separate and distinct from the leadership structure of the ADC in Kaduna State. It’s mainly to provide leadership to unite all opposition political leaders in the state. The elected State Executive Committee of the ADC remains in full charge of the party’s affairs and operations within the state.

“Accordingly, the appointment of Senator Nenadi Usman, the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, as Chairman of the coalition efforts in Kaduna State, aligns perfectly with her party’s commitment to the coalition. It is well known that the Labour Party leadership, stakeholders, and even its 2023 presidential candidate have been active participants in this collective rescue mission aimed at liberating Nigerians from the grip of the APC.

“This clarification has become necessary to dispel the false narrative being circulated in some quarters that Senator Nenadi Usman has defected to the ADC. That claim is entirely false.”