ADC Abia Reasserts Authority, Labels Don Norman’s Chairmanship Claims ‘Null and Void’

The Abia State Leadership Caucus of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally distanced the party from the actions of Don Norman Obinna, declaring that he lacks the authority to act or speak as the party’s chairman in the state.

The position was reached at a duly convened meeting held at the ADC State Secretariat in Umuahia, where party leaders including the Abia Central Senator Austine Akobundu, Hon. Uko Nkole, Hon. Okey Igwe, amongst others reviewed the leadership situation and reaffirmed their commitment to due process, internal discipline, and the rule of law.

Hon. Nkole who read the statement on behalf of the Abia ADC caucus, drew attention to a subsisting order of the Abia State High Court which, through an interim injunction dated December 3, 2025, restrains Obinna from parading himself or acting in any capacity as chairman of the party in the state, pending the determination of the case.
It also aligned with the findings of the ADC South-East Zonal Disciplinary Committee report of September 25, 2025, which clarified the party’s stance on his conduct and status.

Consequently, the caucus described Obinna’s actions as unlawful and misleading, stressing that his continued claim to leadership amounts to a violation of party discipline and contempt of a valid court order. It further declared that any meetings, directives, or public engagements conducted by him in the name of the party are null and void.

The caucus reaffirmed Mazi Kanu O. Kanu as the Acting State Chairman of the ADC in Abia State, pending the conduct of the party’s state congresses, as it urged the general public, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders to disregard any statements or actions attributed to Obinna in the capacity of ADC chairman in the state.

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The caucus also expressed confidence in the party’s national leadership under Senator David Mark, reiterating its commitment to unity, discipline, and adherence to constituted authority across all levels of the party.

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