Court Remands Malami-Backed ADC Chairman in Kebbi over Alleged Contempt

Court remands Malami-backed ADC chairman in Kebbi over alleged contempt

A Magistrate Court in Birnin Kebbi has ordered the detention of a factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State, Sufyanu Bala, over alleged contempt of court, deepening the leadership crisis within the party. Presiding Magistrate Abubakar Koko directed that Bala be remanded in custody pending the hearing of his bail application scheduled for April 21, 2026. The suit, filed by a rival faction, is also seeking an order…

Court Detains ADC Factional Chairman In Kebbi

A Magistrate Court in Birnin Kebbi on Monday ordered the detention of Sufyanu Bala, the factional State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State. Presiding Magistrate Abubakar Koko ordered Bala’s detention pending the hearing of his bail application, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The order followed a suit filed by a rival faction led by Abdulrazaq Iko, seeking to restrain Bala from parading himself as the authent…