Abuja Protest: Factional ADC Chairman, Nafiu Bala, Decries External Interference

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe, protested in Abuja, demanding an end to alleged interference by prominent politicians in the party's internal affairs. Protesters specifically called out David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

April 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM2 min read3 views

Supporters of a faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by their National Chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe, organized a demonstration in Abuja on Thursday. The group expressed strong disapproval of what they termed as undue influence from prominent political figures on the party's internal operations.

Carrying placards and voicing their demands through chants, the demonstrators insisted that the ADC should be permitted to manage its organizational structure without external pressure. They specifically addressed figures such as David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, imploring them to cease their involvement with the party.

Protesters in Abuja holding placards during the demonstration.

The protesters articulated that the ADC ought to maintain its autonomy and remain independent of individuals they claim are not fundamental members of the party.