Nafiu Bala, a Gombe-born politician accused by the David Mark-led group of being responsible for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) crisis, has recently made headlines.
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, April 1 derecognized both factions (Nafiu Bala and David Mark) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing an appeal court judgment.
Following the INEC pronouncement, many events, including news conferences and protests, shaped the early days of April till date, as many questioned whether the African Democratic Congress (ADC) conflict would ever be resolved.
Here are 12 things you probably did not know about Nafiu Bala, Gombe-born politician who is at the centre of the ADC crisis:
He was born on June 6, 1986, in Gombe State.
He is a politician and businessman
He attended Nassarawo Primary School
He attended Nassarawo Junior Secondary School
He also attended Government Day Technical College (Vocational), Gombe, where he obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) in 2010
He obtained a Diploma in Law from A.D. Rufai College for Legal and Islamic Studies, Misau, Bauchi State (2012)
He is the managing director of BALNARA Universal Ltd, a diversified company operating in cement distribution, real estate, logistics, and agriculture
He began his political journey with the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), where he served as national secretary
He later joined the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and contested the 2023 Gombe north senatorial district election
In 2022, he joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and contested the Gombe State governorship election, losing to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
He claims to be the national chairman of ADC, citing the party’s constitution
However, his leadership’s claim is contested by David Mark’s faction, leading to a bitter dispute and court battles
