By Abubakar Muhammad Adamu
The Chairman of the Adamawa State Transition Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, has described the dismissal of a suit challenging the legitimacy of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) as a “victory for democracy and the rule of law.”
The Adamawa State High Court had on Thursday, November 27, 2025, dismissed a case filed by Shehu Yohanna Kambile, who sought to stop the ADC NWC from dissolving the state executive committee and appointing a transition team led by Dasin.
Speaking during a press briefing in Yola, Dasin clarified that the court found no evidence that Shehu Yohanna was ever elected as the ADC state chairman in 2022. Rather, the only document presented in court an INEC letter confirmed Muhammad Arabi Mustapha as the duly elected chairman from the 2022 congress.
According to Dasin, the court also upheld the powers of the ADC National Working Committee to dissolve any state executive and appoint new leadership, citing Article 19 (12) (1)(xi) of the party’s constitution.
He explained that all the reliefs sought by Yohanna were directed against himself, his committee members, and the NWC, but the court dismissed the claims in their entirety for lack of merit.
Despite the legal victory, Dasin emphasized that he felt no personal triumph over Yohanna, describing the court outcome instead as a triumph for due process.
“YES, we have won the case fair and square. But it is not my personal victory. It is a victory for democracy and the rule of law,” he said.
Dasin expressed concerns that the lawsuit had distracted the party from focusing on more pressing national issues including hardship, hunger, insecurity, and what he described as “moves by President Tinubu to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.”
He maintained that the ADC remains the “credible alternative” Nigerians are hoping for in 2027.
The Chairman urged party members to put aside political pettiness and work collectively to strengthen the ADC across Adamawa State ahead of future elections.
Dasin announced that the committee will soon embark on a state-wide tour to inaugurate new leadership teams in all 21 Local Government Areas and ensure the activation of party structures in the 226 wards.
In line with directives from ADC leaders, including Waziri Adamawa and BD Lawal, Dasin assured that reconciliation will be a priority, pledging to bring back aggrieved members and ensure no one feels left behind.
He also revealed that thousands of supporters, especially youths and women, have indicated interest in joining the ADC but are waiting for the arrival of official membership cards.
“the future of the youths is not tomorrow. The future of the youths is now,” he stated.
He added that the NWC has mandated his committee to revalidate old membership cards, register new members, and prepare the ground for congresses from ward to state levels.
Dasin concluded by calling for unity and cooperation within the ADC, assuring members of his commitment to strengthening the party’s presence across Adamawa State.