ADC Accuses Kaduna Government of Sealing Arewa House Ahead of Atiku’s Northern Stakeholders’ Meeting
By OUR REPORTER
The party also expressed concern over the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on its leadership crisis, alleging that the document was released on the final day of the seven-day period stipulated by the Constitution.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Kaduna State Government of sealing the historic Arewa House in Kaduna ahead of a proposed consultation between its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Northern stakeholders scheduled for Thursday.
The party also expressed concern over the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on its leadership crisis, alleging that the document was released on the final day of the seven-day period stipulated by the Constitution.
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) made the allegations in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Phrank Shaibu.
According to the party, the timing of the release of the judgment has left it with limited time to study the court’s decision and prepare its next legal steps.
The statement cited Section 294(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which provides that courts must furnish parties in a case with duly authenticated copies of their decisions within seven days of delivery.
It, however, maintained that it would study the judgment and pursue all lawful remedies available to it.
“The ADC will study the judgment and pursue every lawful remedy available. But the timing of the release raises serious concern, especially as our party continues to face actions that obstruct its campaign and political consultations,” the statement said.
On the alleged sealing of Arewa House, the party described the development as an affront to the cultural heritage and dignity of Northern Nigeria, insisting that the facility was intended to host Atiku’s consultation with stakeholders from the region.
The statement quoted Atiku as saying:
“My campaign team had proposed the Arewa House as the venue for our consultation with stakeholders on Thursday and, today, the APC government decided to seal the building.”
The ADC further alleged that the development was part of a pattern of attempts to frustrate its political activities, recalling what it described as similar obstruction during its campaign flag-off in Sokoto.
“This is a troubling pattern. During our campaign flag-off in Sokoto, the APC government also tried to frustrate us. The people stood firm, and their will prevailed. Now, as Atiku prepares to consult stakeholders at Arewa House, the venue has been sealed,” the statement added.
The party held President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC politically responsible for what it described as attempts to obstruct opposition activities.
“We hold President Bola Tinubu and the APC politically responsible for this pattern of obstruction. An outgoing president and a ruling party should respect democratic competition, not use public authority to impede the opposition, restrict political consultation or weaken Nigerians’ right to choose,” it said.
Reaffirming its determination to continue its political engagements, the ADC declared that it would not be intimidated by the developments.
“We will not be intimidated. We thank Nigerians across the country for their massive support, solidarity and encouragement. Your resolve strengthens ours. The ADC will continue its consultations, pursue its legal rights and take its message of a new direction to the people,” the statement concluded.
The latest development comes amid an escalating leadership dispute within the ADC, following Justice Lifu’s judgment affecting the David Mark-led leadership and candidates who emerged from primaries conducted under its supervision.
