The Action Democratic Party (ADP) National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended its National Chairman, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, over accusations of forgery, unauthorised interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) candidate‑nomination portal and other anti‑party activities. The decision was taken at an NWC meeting in Abuja.
The party’s statement said Sani is alleged to have forged party documents, accessed and manipulated INEC’s online portal for candidate nominations, and made public statements that could bring the ADP into disrepute. It also accused him of failing to disclose revenue generated from the sale of nomination and expression‑of‑interest forms.
According to the suspension notice signed by ADP National Secretary Victor Fingesi, the motion for interim suspension was moved by National Legal Adviser Richard Hwande, seconded by National Youth Leader Chinazam Ike, and approved by a majority of members present. The party recalled that it had lodged a formal complaint with INEC on 19 October 2026, alleging irregularities in the uploading of governorship candidates for Ogun, Enugu and Niger states.
The allegations were bolstered by Sani’s televised remarks on 30 August 2026, in which he described the party’s presidential candidate, Ambassador Aliyu Ibn Abbas, as “unserious” and expressed support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, claiming Atiku was the only candidate providing campaign funds.
Following the resolution, the NWC barred Sani from exercising any functions of the National Chairman pending the outcome of an investigation and a review by the National Executive Committee. He is prohibited from issuing directives, signing official correspondence or representing the ADP, and all communications with INEC are to be routed through the Office of the National Secretary. The party also ordered an immediate comprehensive audit of its accounts to verify its financial position and the proceeds from form sales.
Despite the suspension, the ADP reaffirmed its recognition of candidates produced at its National Convention, including presidential candidate Aliyu Ibn Abbas and vice‑presidential candidate Chinazam Ike. Fingesi said documentary evidence supporting the allegations is available for examination by INEC and relevant security authorities, and assured that the party remains committed to internal constitutional order, due process and the rule of law.
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