The Digest:
The party's 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has unveiled a three-pronged strategy to resist what he calls a "hostile takeover" by a rival faction. Despite threats and harassment, Kachikwu remains resolute in challenging the alleged undemocratic usurpation of power, as he announced at a media parley in Abuja.
Key Points:
- Dumebi Kachikwu announced a three-pronged strategy against an alleged "hostile takeover" of the ADC.
- His faction will petition INEC, seek legal redress in courts, and rally grassroots support.
- Kachikwu stated he rejected overtures from an opposition coalition due to their stance against a southern presidential candidate for 2027.
- He insists the ADC would conduct primary elections even if a southern candidate is agreed upon by any coalition.
- Kachikwu's faction includes seven state chairmen and the national spokesman, all allegedly removed via social media.
- He criticized INEC for previously tolerating parallel structures within the party.
- Kachikwu condemned the rival faction's alleged appointment of an interim chairman who received his party card at the same event.
Sources: The Nation
