Disagreement will make ADC stronger – Chieftain

A chieftain of the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, Fawaz Muhammad, who is also gunning for House of Assembly seat, has said disagreement in the party will make it stronger.

He told PUNCH correspondent that what is being experienced now is typical in a growing family, noting that what is being experienced at the national level and Edo State chapter of the party were issues of coordination, communication, inclusion, and infiltration.

He said, “The African Democratic Congress is a party I believe in deeply, and like any growing family, we have our moments of disagreement. What we are seeing, both at the national level and in Edo State, are largely issues of coordination, communication, inclusion, and infiltration. These are challenges we must address with sincerity and unity both from the ward level to the national level.

“However, beyond internal matters, we must also be honest about the broader political environment. The role of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, is very critical in shaping the democratic space.

As the party in power, there is a responsibility to promote fairness, avoid actions that may overheat the polity, and allow opposition parties to operate freely without undue pressure or interference. Democracy thrives where there is healthy opposition, not suppression.

“In the same vein, the Independent National Electoral Commission must continue to uphold its constitutional responsibility as an independent and impartial umpire. Nigerians must have confidence that electoral processes—from party administration to general elections are conducted with transparency, credibility, and fairness. Strengthening that trust is essential for the stability of our democracy.

Muhammad, a former Speaker of the Edo State Youth Parliament, noted that the present moment calls for reflection, unity and responsibility in the ADC.