By Muhammad Sani Muazu
The Bauchi State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected what it described as a clandestine and illegal attempt by some individuals to convene a purported state congress of the party in the state.
In a press release issued on 1st May, 2026, and signed by the Acting State Chairman, Nasiru Hussaini, the party leadership warned members, security agencies, the media, and the general public to disregard the planned exercise.
The party stated that the leadership under the National Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Shehu Musa Gabam, had already communicated the official schedule of all party congresses nationwide to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which it said had been duly acknowledged.
“For the avoidance of doubt and for the record, the party, under the legitimate National Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, has formally communicated the dates of all party activities across the country, including state congresses, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the same has been duly acknowledged,” the statement read.
The SDP Bauchi leadership described the proposed congress as “illegal, unconstitutional, and of no effect whatsoever,” adding that the organizers were not recognized by the party’s legitimate leadership and were acting in violation of the Electoral Act (as amended) and the SDP Constitution (2022, as amended).
It further directed all loyal members of the party in Bauchi State to stay away from the planned exercise, stressing that participation would be at the individual’s own risk.
“All loyal members of the Social Democratic Party in Bauchi State are hereby directed to disregard any invitation to this illegal congress,” it stated.
The party reaffirmed that its authentic congresses would hold from Monday, 18th May, 2026 to Tuesday, 19th May, 2026, covering ward, local government, and state levels, and said the timetable had been duly communicated to INEC.
“As law-abiding citizens, we shall continue to respect and adhere strictly to the rule of law,” the statement added.
The party also called for calm among its members while urging security agencies to take note of the situation.