A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, from the party.

The suspension was announced on Monday by the faction’s chairman in the state, Raji Sulaiman Zumo.

Zumo said the decision followed consultations among the party’s leadership in the state.

According to him, the affected individuals were suspended over alleged roles in creating divisions within the party.

“Let it be clearly stated, no individual, regardless of his stature or influence, is above the law or the constitution of the African Democratic Congress, as long as he is a card-carrying member of the party,” Zumo said.

Zumo listed those affected by the decision to include Atiku Abubakar, Babachir Lawal and Barrister Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, the Transition Committee Chairman.

He further stated, “In view of the foregoing and after executive consultation, the leadership of the ADC in Adamawa State hereby announces the immediate suspension of the following individuals from the party.

“One, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Waziri Adamawa. Babachir Lawal, Vice Chairman North East, Barrister Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, Transition Committee Chairman.”

The factional chairman said the action was taken to restore order and discipline within the party.

He added, “Those individuals are suspended for their roles in fostering disunity, creating parallel structure, undermining law authority, and disregarding subsiding court order.

“This action is taken in the best interest of the party to restore order, protect its dignity, and reaffirm our commitment to democratic values.”