The Abia State Leadership Caucus of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced the party from the actions of Don Norman Obinna, declaring that he lacks the authority to act or speak as the party’s chairman in the state.
The position was reached during a meeting of party leaders held at the ADC State Secretariat in Umuahia, where the caucus reviewed the ongoing leadership dispute and reaffirmed its commitment to due process, party discipline, and the rule of law.
Among those present at the meeting were Senator Austine Akobundu, representing Abia Central; Uko Nkole; and Okey Igwe, alongside other party stakeholders.
Presenting the communiqué on behalf of the caucus, Nkole cited a subsisting interim injunction issued by the Abia State High Court on December 3, 2025, restraining Obinna from parading himself or acting as the chairman of the party in Abia State pending the determination of the case.
The caucus also referenced the findings of the ADC South-East Zonal Disciplinary Committee contained in a report dated September 25, 2025, which clarified the party’s position regarding Obinna’s conduct and status.
According to the caucus, Obinna’s continued claim to the leadership of the party in the state is unlawful and misleading, describing it as a violation of party discipline and a disregard for a valid court order. It therefore declared that any meetings, directives, or public engagements carried out by him in the name of the party are null and void.
The caucus reaffirmed Kanu O. Kanu as the Acting State Chairman of the ADC in Abia State pending the conduct of the party’s state congresses.
It also urged the general public, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders to disregard any statements or actions attributed to Obinna in the capacity of ADC chairman.
The caucus further expressed confidence in the leadership of the party at the national level under David Mark, reiterating its commitment to unity, discipline, and respect for constituted authority within the party.
