By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
As the leadership crisis rocking the Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), intensifies, stakeholders of the party have confirmed the removal of Mallam Hassan Haruna, as Chairman for alleged anti- party activities and factionalisation of the party.
Acting Chairman Alhaji Mahmood Hassan Tabla disclosed this during a press briefing at the NUJ secretariat Bauchi on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, saying Haruna was suspended by the 20 Local Government Chairmen of the party for refusing to answer queries and violating the party’s constitution.
The Acting Chairman, Mahmood Hassan Tabla, in his reaction, vowed to act in line with the provisions of the ADC and Nigerian Constitution.
He promised to work with guidelines from the National Executives of the ADC to ensure that the party was successful in the 2027 Election.
He explained that the former Chairman was removed due to anti party activities and a court gave him the mandate to replace him as his deputy in line with provisions of the constitution.
According to him, “You may recall that the Chairmen of the ADC in the 20 Local Governments of Bauchi State in exercise of their powers under the ADC Constitution, set up a Disciplinary Committee and sent a formal query containing allegations against the former State Chairman, Mallam Hassan Haruna£”
He added that, “Where they accused him of anti-party activities and parallelization (causing a faction) in the Wards and Local Government levels by recognizing different sets of party executives and other infractions contrary to ARTICLE 15 (A) of the ADC Constitution.”
He added that, “The former State Chairman refused to respond to the Query and the Disciplinary Committee recommended his Suspension from Office which the Local Government Chairmen approved and accordingly announced his suspension pursuant to their powers as provided in Article 14 (B) and Article 15 (B).
“The Disciplinary Committee and the Local Government Executives reminded the suspended State Chairman of his right to Appeal against the decision within 14 days in line with ARTICLE 15 (D) of the ADC Constitution”.
According to him, “Rather than defending himself against the allegations or exercising his right of appeal against the decision to suspend him, the suspended Chairman Mallam Hassan Haruna caused a Press Release dated 18 January 2026 and convened a meeting on 19 January 2026 where they released the names of 20 people as Chairmen of the ADC in the 20 Local Governments of Bauchi State.”
Hassan Tabla added that,”The same date of 19 January 2026, was the date His Excellency Atiku Abubakar (Wazirin Adamawa) and the ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark received in audience a delegation of the Bauchi State Stakeholders. You can verify it from the Facebook and X(Twitter) postings by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar (Wazirin Adamawa) himself.”
He stressed that, “After the expiration of the 14 days open for Appeal, the Local Government Executives in collaboration with their Ward Executives further resolved and issued CIRCULAR No. BA/01/003/2026 which removed Mallam Hassan Haruna from office as State Chairman of the ADC and directed me as his Deputy to take over as Acting Chairman of the Party.
“The Ward and Local Government executives alleged that the Press Release dated 18th January, 2026 by the suspended Chairman and his utterances of calling them “Bandits”, “Hired Agents” were highly defamatory of their character and further attempts to announce a new Secretary and new set of Local Government Chairmen as an infringement of not only the ADC Constitution but the rules of engagement under the Freedom of Association provided by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria,” he added.
“They removed him as State Chairman and also sued him to the Bauchi State High Court together with the 20 names in the 18th January, 2026 Press Release”.
According to him, “The Bauchi State High Court has on the 4th February, 2026 issued an Order of Interim Injunction restraining them from parading themselves as ADC Executives and adjourned for further hearing to 19 February, 2026. A copy of the Court Order in Suit No. BA/38/2026 is available for sighting”
The ADC Acting Chairman claimed that in view of the recent happenings he wished to formally inform the public of his assumption of duty as the Bauchi State acting Chairman of the party wit effect from February February 10, 2026 till the resolution of the Court Case and/or holding of a valid Congress electing new executives of the Party in line with the Constitution..
He declare that, “My decision to assume office is further necessitated by the rejection of efforts of the National Executives to intervene an ensure sanity and constitutional compliance in running the affairs of the ADC which the removed former Chairman Mallam Hassan Haruna is not interested in pursuing especially with radio remarks from some of his accomplices.”
He explained that, “You may wish to know that few weeks ago the National Leadership of our Party convened a Bauchi State Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja led by Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri and Alhaji Kashim Imam who sought to broker peace. But rather than abiding by the resolutions at the meeting, the narratives fed to ADC Members by some people was totally misleading and provocative.”
The Ag Chairman added that, “All hope was not lost as the National Headquarters of the Party has approved the constitution of a Team to pursue Membership derive and party expansion. Membership of the Team is based on a standard Template of persons eligible to be members which include stakeholders like former Governors, Senators, Ambassadors, Military Generals and other notable captains of industries.”
He assured that, “With new personalities joining the ADC in Bauchi State daily, I will very soon holistically identify all those that qualify and convene the Meeting at an appropriate time. I plead for your co’operation to ensure the mandate of the Team is discharged in good time. I hope all eligible Members would participate fully as soon as the date and time is announced in due course.”
He however stressed that, “The task ahead is big and no person is bigger than the ADC Constitution. As new State Chairman, I will. That is what the Nigerian Citizens deserve and we are working towards that.”
He assured, “Let me remind all and sundry that our Party, ADC, is now at peace as it belongs to all interested in genuine partisan democracy. Those wuling join are enjoined to do so as our membership cards will be issued sogn ADC there will be level playing ground for all interested in veling or being voted for.
“I will work closely with our National Leadership and elders, the Stakeholders in Bauchi State and teeming members and supporters of the ADC. I thank the various Security Agencies in Bauchi State for then yayal co’operation and I assure them we shall work together in maintaining the desired peace. Members of the Press are also welcome anytime and we appreciate your various contributions”.
