The African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State has dismissed claims by Senator Abubakar Gada that he was ever a member of the party, insisting that the former lawmaker never completed registration with the political platform.
The state Chairman of the ADC, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Keegan, made the clarification while speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Monday, describing the alleged membership claim as false and unverifiable.
Isiyaku-Keegan stressed that political party membership required formal registration and proper documentation, which must be captured in official records at various levels of the party structure.
According to him, Gada, who served as Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District from 2007 to 2011 under the Peoples Democratic Party, does not appear in any ADC membership register.
“It is disturbing that a politician of Senator Gada’s standing, someone who once represented the good people of Sokoto at the National Assembly, would make such unfounded claims,” the party chief stated.
He expressed regret that the claim was not only made but also circulated publicly, noting that it was particularly unfortunate given that Gada was fully aware he had not registered with the ADC.
The chairman further clarified that former Senator Aminu Tambuwal equally had no registration records with the party, describing Gada’s statement as unbecoming.
Isiyaku-Keegan characterised the development as an instance of reckless political communication that contradicts the values of honesty, accountability, and respect for the electorate.
He reaffirmed the ADC’s commitment to building a credible political organisation founded on integrity, inclusiveness, internal democracy, and people-centred governance.
It would be recalled that Gada, who had been described as a leading figure in the ADC coalition, recently announced his return to the PDP, citing his intention to reclaim and reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections in Sokoto State.
The former senator had attributed his decision to what he termed prevailing political realities and significant structural and leadership deficiencies within the coalition arrangement.