ADC Disavows Alleged Alliance with SDP for Kaduna By-Election
By: Edirin Robinson
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has rejected claims that it has formed a coalition with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in anticipation of the August 16, 2025 bye-election for the Kajuru/Chikun Federal Constituency, as well as the Zaria and Sabon Gari Constituencies.
In a statement issued on Thursday night and signed by State Chairman Hon. Ahmad Tijjani Mustapha, it was clarified that H.E. Nasiru El Rufai is neither a member nor an official of the ADC. His comments suggesting an alliance between the SDP and the ADC were labeled as false and misleading to the public.
The ADC in Kaduna State emphasized that there is no coalition or alliance with any political party in the state. Mustapha stated, “There is no official political alliance or coalition between the two parties, either written or verbal.”
He urged the public to disregard the misleading statements, warning that such misinformation could jeopardize the party’s prospects in the upcoming elections. Mustapha also noted that the incident would be reported to the relevant authorities, as it violates the party’s constitution, which stipulates that no individual or member should belong to two political parties.
Mustapha encouraged residents of Chikun/Kajuru, Zaria Kewaye, and Basawa to ignore these “false claims” and to come out in large numbers to vote for ADC candidates. He also appealed to party members to remain focused and comply with all regulations set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before, during, and after the elections.
