2027: Borno ADC leadership crisis deepens as faction recognizes Magira as guber candidate

A leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Borno State has deepened after a faction led by Dr Muhammad Khala recognised Attom Muhammad Magira as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
The Khala faction based its decision on a recent Court of Appeal judgment in suit No. CA/ABJ/CV/608/2026 concerning the leadership of the party’s state executives.
However, the acting chairman of the ADC in Borno State, Bukar Kolo, rejected Magira’s recognition, insisting that the party’s governorship primary conducted by its national leadership produced Babagana Buhari as the candidate.
Kolo said the Court of Appeal judgment cited by the Khala faction did not declare Ma...