KADUNA BUSINESSMAN DRAGS EX FIANCEE’S FATHER TO COURT, DEMANDS DOWRY REFUND. (PHOTO).

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Kaduna businessman drags ex fiancee’s father to court, demands dowry refund A businessman, Nasiru Dayyabu, on Wednesday, dragged the father of his ex-fiance, Mallam Sani Direba, to Shari’a Court II sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna over N260,000 dowry. The complainant had joined Direba in the suit against two brothers demanding a refund of N250, 000 dowry and N10,000 introduction money he paid to marry his daughter. Represented by his counsel, Mr Sani Sunusi, the complainant told the court that he sent his people from Karaye, Kano State to Kaduna in 2025, to seek for the defendant’s daughter’s hand in marriage. “We paid the dowry and the introduction money (kudin gausuwa) and were waiting for them to set a date for the wedding,” he said. “Unfortunately, the lady’s father called to inform us that they have cancelled the marriage.” The counsel said the complainant had asked for the refund of his money since Sept. 2025 but all the efforts he made proved abortive. He claimed that his client ...

RE: FRAUDULENT CLAIMS ON AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF NOMINATION FORMS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS


PRESS STATEMENT / PUBLIC NOTICE


RE: FRAUDULENT CLAIMS ON AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF NOMINATION FORMS


The attention of the African Democratic Congress National Headquarters has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the National Chairman, *Senator David Mark, GCON*, passed a message through a fraudulent stakeholder authorizing the sale of nomination forms.


Our position is clear:


1. Only Official Channels Are Valid

Any official communication from the National Chairman or the National Working Committee must be issued through the *National Publicity Secretary*. Any other message claiming to represent the position of the National Chairman or NWC is false, unauthorized, and a blatant lie being spread on social media without shame. It would be hilarious if it were not tragic for party unity and progress ahead of the 2027 elections.


2. *Mandate for Sale of Nomination Forms*  

The sale of nomination forms for the offices of *President, Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives* is constitutionally vested in the *Office of the National Organising Secretary*.  

The sale of nomination forms for *State House of Assembly* is handled at the *State Party Headquarters*.  

Any sale, collection, or purported authorization outside these offices is a direct violation of the party constitution and the Electoral Act process.


3. *Coordination Through State Headquarters*  

The National Chairman and the National Working Committee conduct all party activities and affairs in the states strictly through the recognized *State Party Headquarters*. No individual or unauthorized group has the mandate to act outside this structure.


The party warns members and the public to disregard any fraudulent messages, unauthorized agents, and fake directives circulating online. Those engaging in impersonation and misinformation will be dealt with in line with the party constitution and the law.


We urge all genuine members to remain focused, law-abiding, and committed to building a united ADC ahead of 2027.


Malam Bolaji Abdullahi 

National Publicity Secretary

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