‘Your utterances have damaged ADC coalition more than Nafiu Bala’ — Youth council blasts Atiku
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Youth Council has criticised a recent interview granted by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Arise Television, describing his remarks as an expression of
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Youth Council has criticised a recent interview granted by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Arise Television, describing his remarks as an expression of “blind ambition” rather than statesmanship.
In a statement issued by Mallam Mohammed Rabiu, the council expressed disappointment over the former Vice President’s comments, arguing that they represent a setback for the emerging political coalition.
The group also pointed to internal tensions in Adamawa State, which it said reflect a deeper leadership vacuum within the party structure.
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Rabiu noted that the inability to harmonise congress lists has created discontent among key stakeholders, including Senator Aisha Binani and Senator Ishaku Abbo, who are reportedly unhappy with developments and considering their next steps.
“It is a shame that his own state is engulfed in crisis due to a lack of leadership quality,” the statement read. “Instead of Atiku calling the key actors to a meeting to resolve these issues, he has ignored the complaints of Binani and Abbo to identify with Babachir Lawal. Leadership should start from home.”
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The Council further asserted that the legal challenges initiated by Nafiu Bala Gombe must be resolved before any debates regarding "popularity" can take place. Rabiu argued that Atiku should be acting as a father figure and guide for the coalition rather than competing with the very people he is supposed to lead.
The ADC National Youth Council also appealed to other prominent leaders, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rotimi Amaechi, to exercise restraint. Rabiu urged them not to be drawn into a "media war" with the former Vice President, commending them for so far ignoring what he described as Atiku’s "outbursts."
“Those around the former Vice President are misleading him for personal financial gain; his leadership influence has faded,” Rabiu stated.
The statement concluded with a stern warning that Atiku’s recent actions have created more problems for the ADC coalition than the legal battles involving Nafiu Bala Gombe and Leke Abejide. The Council cautioned that "over-ambition" remains the greatest threat to the unity currently being built among the coalition's leadership.
