By Suzan Edeh,Bauchi
Following the recent leadership crisis of Bauchi chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the National Youths Ambassadors Initiative (ANYA) has thrown its weight behind two party stakeholders who were alleged to be interfering in the crisis of the party, saying that their actions were in the interest of the party.
Addressing a press conference at the Bauchi Secretariat of the NUJ, the Convener of ANYA, Hon. Ahmad Shehu Hassan Na-Allah, stated that the stakeholders, namely Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri were accused of meddling in the leadership tussle of the the Bauchi State chapter of the ADC.
Represented by the North-East Zonal Coordinator of the ANYA, Barr. Hashimu Bala Pali, Na-Allah said that Imam and Waziri acted in the interest of peace, unity, and institutional stability by convening meetings and encouraging dialogue over confrontation.
Recall that stakeholders had earlier petitioned the National Chairman of the party, David Mark, alleging undue interference by Imam and Waziri and urged the National leadership to restrain them from meddling in the affairs of the Bauchi State chapter.
“The names of Alh. Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri have been mentioned in connection with the ongoing leadership misunderstanding within the Bauchi State Chapter of the ADC. We state categorically that both individuals acted in the interest of peace, unity, and institutional stability”.
“Imam and Waziri, acted with the consent of the party’s national chairman, their position aligns with fair hearing and lawful political association principles as enshrined in Sections 36 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution”.he said.
According to him, Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Wazi intervention came at a time when there was tension in the party following the alleged announcement of the removal of Local Government Chairmen across the 20 local government areas of the state without formal letters, documented authorization, or directives from the party’s National Working Committee.
“They stepped in not to divide the party, but to reconcile aggrieved members.They convened meetings, listened to grievances from all sides, and insisted on due process rather than unilateral actions.
“Their position was simple and lawful: no duly elected Local Government Chairman should be removed without following proper procedures,” he said.
He maintained that Kashim Imam’s goodwill and kind gesture stretches the northern region and the 36 state party’s structure, making him relevant to the affairs of Bauchi State members.
Na-Allah further noted that the existing leadership structure at the local government level should be maintained and not be altered.
The group also expressed condolences to families affected by a bandit attack in Gwana district, Alkaleri Local Government.