A fresh leadership crisis has emerged in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State after a faction of the party asked the police to investigate what it described as illegal actions that could cause unrest.
The Kano State Transition Committee, led by Hon. Musa Shu’aibu Ungogo, submitted a petition to the Kano State Police Command on July 8.
The committee accused Hajiya Najaatu Muhammed of trying to split the party by announcing a caretaker committee for the state chapter.
The petition came after Najaatu, who identified herself as the ADC Deputy National Chairman (North-West), announced on Monday that the Kano State executive committee had been dissolved and replaced with a caretaker committee led by Alhaji Umar Bala.
However, the Kano faction 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 argued that only the National Executive Committee (NEC) or the National Working Committee (NWC) has the authority to appoint a caretaker committee.
The petition stated, “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.”
The faction also questioned 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.
It further alleged that her actions could create tension among party members and supporters if left unresolved.
The petition claimed that: “Hajiya Najaatu Muhammed, aided by a few inexperienced cronies, has engaged in anti-party activities to create a faction and sow confusion.”
They urged the police to investigate the matter and take steps to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The dispute has deepened the leadership crisis within the ADC in Kano, with both factions claiming to be the legitimate leadership.
While Najaatu’s camp says the caretaker committee was set up to restore stability, the existing state executive insists it remains the recognised leadership of the party.
The Kano State Police Command had not responded to the petition as at press time.
