Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has said the recent court ruling on disputed party congresses has exposed what he described as a ‘failed attempt to hijack the party structure’.
He stated this on Wednesday at a world press conference alongside states Chairmen of the party in Abuja.
Kachikwu said the ruling vindicated his earlier warnings that some individuals were attempting to take over the party through illegitimate means.
“The court has spoken clearly. It has confirmed what we have been saying all along that the ADC is not for sale,” he stated.
He added that the ruling had effectively stopped what he called a coordinated political takeover, insisting that those involved had been lawfully checked.
“Those who tried to hijack our party have been shown the way out through the same back door they came in,” Kachikwu said.
He described the alleged plotters as “political desperados,” adding that their efforts had collapsed under judicial scrutiny.
“These desperados have failed woefully. They thought they could capture the party outside due process, but the law has caught up with them,” he stated.
Kachikwu, however, urged members of the party to remain alert, warning that internal political struggles were not yet over.
He reaffirmed that the ADC remained a platform for Nigerians seeking political change, insisting that the party will still participate in future elections.
“The ADC will be on the ballot. It remains a home for Nigerians who are serious about salvaging this country,” he added.
The former presidential candidate also referenced ongoing legal proceedings before Justice , saying the judiciary would continue to play a key role in resolving the dispute.
He expressed confidence that the courts would eventually bring final clarity to the leadership issues affecting the party.
Kachikwu further criticised Nigeria’s broader political environment, saying the country needed a complete reset in leadership thinking and governance approach.
“Our politics cannot continue on the same path that has produced insecurity, poverty and division,” he said.
He argued that only a new political direction rooted in accountability and national interest could address the country’s challenges.
