The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently engulfed in a leadership crisis as two opposing factions lay claim to the party’s structure.
One group, led by Malam Mohammed Mainasara, claims it was authorised by the party’s national leadership to oversee the state congress, which produced a new executive committee through a consensus arrangement.
The faction announced Malam Shehu Gulubba as State Chairman, alongside Ahmad Hashim as Secretary, Jafafar Aliyu as Youth Leader, and Maryam Abdullahi as Women Leader.
Gulubba, in his acceptance remarks, promised to promote unity, strengthen party structures, and focus on grassroots development across Zamfara State.
However, a rival camp led by Kabiru Garba Gusau has rejected the congress outcome, insisting he remains the authentic state chairman. Gusau described the process as illegitimate, alleging external interference aimed at destabilising the party.
The faction further escalated the dispute by notifying security agencies, including the police and DSS, while also announcing the suspension of those who participated in the congress, claiming constitutional backing for its actions.