Ishaku Abbo leaves ADC and joins Labour Party
Ishaku Abbo, former senator for Adamawa North, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cited ongoing leadership crises and conflicting court rulings within the party as reasons for his departure. Abbo revealed that he and his supporters have now joined the Labour Party to pursue their political aspirations. He also expressed forgiveness towards those who hurt him during his time in the ADC.
Key takeaways
- Ishaku Abbo resigned from the ADC due to unresolved leadership disputes at both national and state levels.
- He referenced a Federal High Court judgment voiding the party’s state congresses and a Supreme Court ruling that sent the leadership dispute back to the Federal High Court.
- Abbo has joined the Labour Party with his supporters to contest in the 2027 general elections.
- He stated he will soon announce his preferred presidential candidate in collaboration with the Labour Party.
- Abbo emphasized that his departure from the ADC was not out of hatred, but to pursue political aspirations and carry the hopes of his supporters.
