The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State have separately distanced themselves from claims of a coalition ahead of the August 16 bye-elections, describing the purported alliance as false and misleading.
In a statement signed by the SDP State Chairman, Hon. Adamu Idris, the party dismissed a publication credited to one Hon. Nasiru Maikano, who allegedly announced a partnership between the two parties.
“The said Hon. Nasiru Maikano is neither the chairman nor a representative of the SDP in Kaduna State. He is not a registered member of the party, and no bonafide member of the SDP can be party to such an unholy statement capable of undermining our party’s prospects,” Idris said.
He stressed that the SDP remains independent in the forthcoming polls, fielding Comrade Johnathan Maikaratu Wushiri as its candidate for the Kajuru/Chikun Federal Constituency bye-election. The party also urged voters in Zaria Kewaye and Basawa State Assembly Constituency to disregard any statements from the alleged impostors.
Idris warned that the actions of those behind the coalition claims violate provisions of the SDP’s 2022 constitution (as amended) and would be reported to relevant party organs and security agencies. He called on members to remain law-abiding and comply strictly with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regulations before, during, and after the elections.
Similarly, the ADC in Kaduna State also denied entering into any alliance with the SDP for the August 16 bye-elections in Kajuru/Chikun Federal Constituency, Zaria Kewaye, and Sabon Gari Constituencies.
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