A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has suspended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. The suspension was announced by the faction's chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, in Yola on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The faction accused the two prominent politicians of anti-party activities. Specifically, they were alleged to have worked against the interests of the ADC during the 2023 general elections. The suspension notice directs them to appear before a disciplinary committee.
This development highlights ongoing internal disputes within the ADC in Adamawa State. The party has been grappling with factionalization, which has impacted its cohesion and electoral performance. The national leadership of the ADC has not yet issued an official statement regarding the suspensions.
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Babachir Lawal, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are influential figures in Adamawa politics. Their suspension from this ADC faction is seen as a significant local political maneuver.
