Borno ADC Crisis: Khala Faction Backs Magira for 2027

A leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has intensified after Dr. Muhammad Khala's faction declared Muhammad Attom Magira as the party's gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. This declaration follows a Court of Appeal judgment in case No: CA/ABJ/CV/608/2026, delivered by Justice Okon Efreti Abang, which favored the appellants and overturned actions taken by the Senator David Mark-led national faction regarding state executive committee statuses.

The legal dispute arose from allegations of premature termination of state chairmen and executives, which the Federal High Court in Abuja had previously ruled on. Despite the appellate court's ruling and a N10 million fine against the appellants, the Mark faction, represented by acting state chairman Bukar Kolo, has rejected Magira’s candidacy, claiming the court's judgment did not validate it.

Kolo insists that legitimate primaries were conducted under the national leadership, producing Babagana Buhari as the candidate. As the matter heads to the Supreme Court, the contest for the ADC's gubernatorial ticket remains unresolved.