Shuaibu Idris Miqati, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant in Kaduna State, has dismissed claims that the party is dead in the state, describing such assertions as exaggerated despite the leadership disputes, litigation and organisational challenges confronting the opposition party.
Miqati, a chartered accountant, chartered personnel manager, chartered marketing executive and chartered director, said the ADC remained politically active and capable of challenging the ruling party, insisting that its current difficulties should not be mistaken for the collapse of its structures.
In an interview with journalists in Lagos, Miqati acknowledged that the party was facing internal disagreements in Kaduna and other states but maintained that the situation was not beyond resolution.
He urged political opponents not to be carried away by claims of the party’s demise, arguing that disagreements and organisational difficulties were not sufficient grounds to declare a political party dead.
“The outburst that the ADC is dead in Kaduna State, to my mind, is unfounded and misguided,” he said.
“ADC is indeed facing challenges in Kaduna State and in most other states, but to say it is dead, I believe most sincerely, is an exaggeration of the state of affairs of the party.”
Coalition Challenges, Leadership Disputes
Explaining the circumstances surrounding the coalition that strengthened the ADC, Miqati said the political realignments were driven by the need for like-minded individuals and groups to work together within an established party structure.
