ADC leadership crisis deepens as Deputy Chair declares himself National Chairman

The leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated, with Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, officially taking over as the party’s National Chairman

The leadership tussle rocking ADC has taken a new turn as the party’s Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, formally resumed office as National Chairman, insisting that he is the authentic leader of the party.https://t.co/RN9HsDt5Or

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The leadership tussle rocking ADC has taken a new turn as the party’s Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, formally resumed office as National Chairman, insisting that he is the authentic leader of the party.