The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports that the residence of a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, was set ablaze.
The clarification was issued by the public relations officer of the command, Buhari Abdullahi, as reports emerged that Bala’s family house in Gombe was razed.
The Police have described the report as false and urged members of the public to ignore it.
The Gombe State Police Command wishes to refute false information that Mr Nafiu Bala’s house was set ablaze in Gombe State.
“The Command states that the report is false as there is no such incident that has been recorded anywhere in the State.
“The Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, mnips, fwc, psc(+), is urging the general public to disregard this misinformation and remain calm, as the Command is committed to ensuring peace and security throughout Gombe State.”
On his part, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, said neither David Mark nor Nafiu Bala has any right to the leadership of the party.
Kachikwu said this on Thursday in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership dispute in the ADC, it was reported.
The apex court had ordered Mark, the factional national chairman of the ADC and Bala, a former national vice-chairman of the party to return to the Federal High Court for hearing and determination of issues arising from the dispute.
Kachikwu said in a statement that the Supreme Court’s decision to vacate an earlier order of the Court of Appeal asking parties to maintain the status quo did not validate any faction.
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