A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Hon. Abdullahi Umar, has criticised the party’s former presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, saying the ADC is not a platform for political jobbers.
Speaking to journalists in Kano, Abdullahi described Kachikwu’s recent threat of legal action against the ADC and its members as baseless and misleading.
Kachikwu had reportedly called members of the party’s new coalition enemies of Nigeria and threatened to take legal steps against the party leadership.
Reacting, Hon. Abdullahi said, “I find it laughable and surprising that someone who contributed little or nothing to the growth of our party would now claim to be a stakeholder.
He does not belong to the National Working Committee or the National Executive Committee. So, what stake is he talking about?”
He accused Kachikwu of failing to campaign seriously during the 2023 presidential elections and questioned his commitment to the party.
“He didn’t campaign across the country, he didn’t consult widely like a serious contender should. He was just a pretender. He was never part of the ADC’s founding team,” Abdullahi added.
Quoting an African proverb, he said, “He who desires a mat must first own a part of the land to lay it on. Kachikwu never owned part of the ADC land.”
The Kano ADC leader also claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is nervous about the growing influence of the ADC.
“It is clear that the APC is jittery. Nigerians have now found a credible platform in the ADC to challenge and possibly replace the APC. If Mr. Kachikwu thinks he can act as a mole or stooge to destabilise our party like they did in LP and PDP, he should think again,” he said.
Hon. Abdullahi urged Nigerians to stay alert and beware of individuals who only seek political positions for personal gain.
“The ADC is here to stay as the true face of opposition. We are committed to building a better Nigeria, and we will not allow anyone to distract or weaken our efforts,” he said.