Bauchi SDP Aligns With Gabam, Rejects Gombe

The Bauchi State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reaffirmed its loyalty to Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam as the party’s legitimate National Chairman, following the March 27, 2026, judgment of the Court of Appeal, which nullified the claims of Sadiq Gombe.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the State Chairman, Hon. Nairy Husaini, and made available to journalists in Bauchi yesterday.

The chapter categorically disowned the Gombe faction, citing the appellate court ruling and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s updated records as confirmation that the Gabam-led National Working Committee (NWC) remains the only legally recognised leadership of the party.

According to the statement, the Bauchi chapter is fully aligned with the Gabam-led NWC as the authentic and lawful structure of the SDP.

It further declared that Sadiq Gombe lacks any legal authority to act or take decisions on behalf of the party, describing his claims as invalid and without basis.

The statement referenced the Court of Appeal’s decision, which nullified Gombe’s earlier recognition and affirmed Gabam as the duly elected National Chairman.

“We wish to state unequivocally that our loyalty lies solely with the Social Democratic Party and its leadership as duly recognised by law and relevant constitutional authorities.

“The Bauchi State chapter is not aligned with any individual, faction, or group operating outside the legally recognised framework of the party. We are neither aware of nor party to any arrangement, negotiation, or understanding entered into by any person or group on behalf of the chapter,” the statement read.

“For the avoidance of doubt, a court of competent jurisdiction has nullified the claims of Sadiq Gombe and affirmed Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam as the substantive National Chairman of the SDP.

“Consequently, Sadiq Gombe lacks the legal authority to represent the party in any capacity. Any decision, transaction, or commitment made by him in the name of the party is null and void,” the statement said.

The party urged its members, supporters, and the general public to disregard any claims or arrangements made by unauthorised factions.