The Adamawa All Progressive Congress, APC state chairman, Alh Ibrahim Bilal has resigned from his position of responsibility. The vice chairman of the party, following which the vice chairman, Hon. Samaila Tadawus has taken over in acting capacity as the state chairman.
The development was contained in a press release Friday, issued by the Adamawa state chapter of the party, signed by Hon. Mohammed Abdullahi, stating that:
“Following the events of 5th September 2022 in respect of the Party Leadership and the various meetings and consultations that followed at the Zonal and National levels of the Party, the SWC met and deliberated on the explanations offered by the State Chairman Alh Ibrahim Bilal. The SWC has substantially accepted his explanation which is hinged on expediency of time and the need to meet deadlines.
“However, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal has resigned from his position as the State Chairman of the Party on personal grounds effective from 13th September 2022.
“Meanwhile, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal remains a loyal, dedicated and committed stakeholder of the Party and will take up a National Assignment that’s in the best interest of the Party and our State.
“The SWC appreciates the various roles played by the former Chairman and all our Stakeholders in building and promoting the party in the state.
“In the light of the above, we shall continue to treat him as a major stakeholder of the Party and will nominate him for party assignments when the need arises. We wish him best of luck and success in all his future endeavors.
“With this development, the APC in Adamawa State remains a united family that is desirous of ensuring victory for all its candidates in the forthcoming general election under the Leadership of Hon. Samaila Tadawus as Ag. State Chairman.”
Bilal’s resignation was contained in a letter dated September 13, 2022, which he sent to the national chairman, through the national vice chairman, northeast zone of the party and made available to the Periscope Global.
Bilal writes, “I write to inform you that I am resigning from my elected position as the Adamawa State Chairman of our Great Party (APC) immediately.
“While the constitution of APC requires me to occupy the office until 2026, I will be grateful if I could cease from becoming the State Chairman immediately. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this sudden news may cause.
“Grateful, for the fantastic opportunities you have offered me to serve this Great Party in Adamawa State. I wish to thank you personally for your graciousness and leadership.
“I hereby assure you of my unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the ideals of our Great Party AND will do everything legally possible to advance its course.
“Please accept the assurance of my highest regards”.
The northeast zonal chairman, Comrade Mustapha Salihu has in a memo to national chairman of the APC, dated September 13, 2022, acknowledged receipt of Bilal’s resignation. It reads in part:
“Sequel to the various consultations and meetings cutting across different levels of the party, I write to inform you that the chairman Adamawa State APC chapter Alh. Ibrahim Bilal has tendered his immediate resignation…
“By virtue of his resignation, Sama’ila Tadawus (the deputy chairman) has assumed office as the acting chairman pending ratification by the National Working committee of the party.
“Thank you for your usual cooperation.
“Kindly find attached the resignation letter”.