I can’t be a party to illegality — Mushuwa distances self from Babachir’s ctee
A prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Muhammad Shuwa also known as Mushuwa, has publicly distanced himself from the transition committee recently constituted by the party’s North-East Vice Chairman, Engr. Babachir David Lawal.
Speaking in reaction to the controversy generated by the committee’s formation, Mushuwa described the exercise as “a clear act of illegality”, stressing that he would not be part of any arrangement that violates due process or undermines the authority of the party’s recognized leadership in the state.
“I have disassociated myself completely from the kangaroo committee. I cannot be party to illegality. The Shehu Yohanna leadership remains sacrosanct. The list released by Babachir Lawal does not represent the true position of the ADC in Adamawa State,” he said.
The embattled committee, which Babachir Lawal announced recently, has continued to generate widespread criticism among ADC stakeholders in the state. Many party members argue that the move amount to a blatant show of disrespect to prominent leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and undermined the established hierarchy within the party.
Mushuwa, a long-standing member of the ADC and one of its most influential figures in Adamawa politics, reaffirmed his loyalty to the officially recognized state executive led by Comrade Shehu Yohanna.
He emphasized that any action or committee not sanctioned by the legitimate leadership cannot be deemed valid under the ADC constitution.
“As a legacy party leader in the state, I cannot belong to any association that neglects or sidelines legally constituted leadership. Our party has rules, and those rules must be respected if we are to preserve unity and credibility.”
He further cautioned against what he termed “arbitrary decisions” that could deepen internal division and weaken the ADC’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, only adherence to transparency, consultation, and constitutional order can keep the party strong and united.
Party insiders say Mushuwa’s stance reflects growing discontent within the ADC following a series of unilateral actions by some leaders. His declaration is expected to strengthen calls for the National Working Committee (NWC) to step in and restore order to the party’s Adamawa State chapter.
