A serious disaster is brewing within the opposition coalition below the African Democratic Congress, ADC, because the occasion suspended its Nationwide Vice Chairman, South-South, and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani, with instant impact.
The occasion cited actions deemed detrimental to the unity and progress of the occasion.
The choice adopted a gathering of the State Working Committee, SWC, of the ADC, Cross River State Chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a press release launched Monday in Abuja and signed by James Otudor, one in every of ADC’s State Publicity Secretaries, the occasion stated Usani’s latest conduct was inconsistent with the provisions of the ADC Structure.
In keeping with the assertion, the SWC deliberated extensively on a number of petitions and stories that accused Usani of anti-party actions, insubordination to constituted authority, and different acts able to undermining the picture, cohesion, and electoral prospects of the ADC.
“In accordance with the occasion’s structure and disciplinary procedures, Dr Usani’s suspension will stay in impact pending the result of a proper investigation by the related occasion organs,” the assertion stated.
The committee additionally raised points relating to the appointment of Ms Jackie Wayas as Deputy Nationwide Publicity Secretary, expressing dissatisfaction over what it described as a scarcity of session with the state management previous to her appointment.
It noticed that Wayas has not engaged with the Cross River State management since assuming the position and alleged that her present disposition and loyalty seem like skewed towards the unity and development of the ADC within the state.
“Consequently, the SWC urged the Nationwide Management to assessment her appointment and substitute her with a reliable, credible, and media-savvy particular person from Cross River State with a verifiable file of dedication to the beliefs of the ADC.
“As well as, the Cross River ADC expressed concern over sure people below the Coalition Motion who publicly declared their intention to affix the ADC however have but to formalise their membership months after doing so.
“Whereas acknowledging that occasion registration is a steady course of, the committee warned that the ADC won’t tolerate twin membership or permit its platform for use by people pursuing a number of partisan pursuits.
“It additional famous that some coalition members who participated in ADC technique conferences have since accepted caretaker or management positions of their former political events.”
The assertion directed all coalition leaders and intending members to finish their registration at their respective ward ranges inside seven days, ending Saturday, October 25, 2025, or danger exclusion from management and decision-making processes throughout the occasion.
“We urge all members to stay calm, law-abiding, and steadfast because the occasion’s inside mechanisms for self-discipline, justice, and accountability take their full course,” the assertion concluded.
