The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Keegan, has denied claims that former senator Abubakar Gada was ever a member of the party.
Isiyaku-Keegan stated this on Monday while addressing journalists in Sokoto, stressing that political party membership is a formal and verifiable process that involves proper registration and documentation in official records.
He explained that Gada, who represented Sokoto East Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had never completed any registration process nor appeared in the ADC register at any level.
According to him, the party found it disturbing that a politician of Gada’s stature would make what he described as a false claim.
“The ADC finds it regrettable and curious that such a false claim was made and circulated in the public domain.
“It is also unfortunate that a politician of Gada’s status would publish such a claim despite being fully aware that he did not register with the ADC,” Isiyaku-Keegan said.
He further clarified that neither former Sokoto State Governor, Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, nor Gada had registered with the ADC, adding that it was unbecoming of Gada to make such a statement.
Isiyaku-Keegan described the claim as an example of careless political communication, noting that it did not align with the principles of honesty, accountability and respect for the electorate.
He said the ADC remained focused on building a credible political platform anchored on integrity, inclusiveness, internal democracy and people-oriented governance.
Gada, a leading ADC coalition stalwart, had announced his return to the PDP, saying the move was aimed at reclaiming and rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 elections in the state.
The former senator explained that unfolding events and prevailing political realities had exposed significant structural and leadership challenges within the coalition.