A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ladan Salihu, has described the party’s court cases as an avenue to ambush the party and create a one-way traffic for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections.

Salihu made this statement on Friday during a live appearance in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

He was speaking on the leadership crisis in the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to him, Nafiu Bala Gombe resigned from his position in the party, stressing that they have his signature on the resignation letter.

“This case has been settled. It is all in a trap to ambush the ADC and to make sure that a pathway is created for the APC and the presidential candidate to have a one-way traffic to 2027.

“Our legal team is right on top of this matter. The fact of the matter remains that Nafiu Gombe resigned. We have his papers, we have his signatures, we have everything, and this guy is a willing tool in the hands of the APC and the government,” Salihu said.

The Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has zoned its governorship position to the North Senatorial District of the state.

In a communiqué issued by the state chairman, Onyemaechi Nwele, and the secretary, Zaccheaus Ogbuefi, after the State Executive Committee meeting held to brainstorm on the forthcoming PDP primaries in Abakaliki, the party noted that the zoning arrangement was aimed at ensuring equity, justice and fairness.

The State Executive Committee also mandated all zonal leaders to ensure equitable zoning of State Assembly, House of Representatives and senatorial seats in their respective zones to reflect equity, justice and the yearnings of the people.

“The State Executive Committee, SEC, has officially approved the zoning of the governorship ticket of our great party, PDP, in Ebonyi State to Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone.

“The SEC assured all our members in Ebonyi State of fairness, equity and justice in the forthcoming party primaries.

“The State Executive Committee mandated all zonal leaders to ensure equitable zoning of State Assembly, House of Representatives and senatorial seats in their respective zones to reflect equity, justice and the yearnings of the people, and ensure everyone is carried along in the scheme of things regarding activities lined up for the 2027 election, to avert crisis and ensure the party wins the governorship seat and all other elective positions in the state,” the SEC resolved.

The party further warned all aspirants to adhere strictly to the zoning arrangements and refrain from making utterances or undertaking actions that could breach peace and unity at the grassroots.

According to the communiqué, “the SEC approved the sale of interest and nomination forms to all aspirants in the state and assured a seamless exercise in line with the timetable released by the Interim National Working Committee of our great party.

“The State Executive Committee assured all aspirants in the forthcoming election that the party will provide a level playing field to ensure transparency and strict compliance with the zoning formula, the party’s constitution, and the Electoral Act 2026.

“The State Executive Committee reiterated its commitment to fairness, equity and justice in ensuring the PDP emerges victorious in the 2027 general election in the state.”

The Ebonyi PDP also passed a vote of confidence on the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the PDP under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN); the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Senator Adolphus Wabara; and the PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.