In a shocking turn of events, Musa Mohammed Ali, a prominent politician from Kano State, has threatened court action against the Action Democratic Party (ADP) after being wrongfully declared dead by party leaders. Ali, who is very much alive and well, has demanded a public apology and the withdrawal of the false death notice.
The ADP Chairman, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and the National Secretary, Victor Fingesi, stand accused of submitting a fabricated death certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections. This alleged act has had severe consequences for Ali’s political campaign and personal life.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Ali expressed his distress and stated that he is still reeling from the ordeal. “I am deeply heartbroken, devastated, and traumatized by this incident,” he said. He further added that the false death notice affected his political campaign and led to numerous well-wishers visiting his home to pay their condolences for several months.
Ali also highlighted the negative impact this incident has had on his business and accused the party leaders of engaging in a politics characterized by deceit and bitterness. He stressed the need for such transactional politics to come to an end and condemned the betrayal of trust he feels he experienced from the ADP National Chairman.
Furthermore, Ali alleged that the party leaders went as far as conspiring to forge a National Population Commission certificate of death, a serious offense that warrants legal action.
The ADP has yet to make a public statement regarding the allegations made by Ali. As this case unfolds, it raises concerns about the integrity of political parties and the potential consequences of false information being disseminated during election campaigns.
Ali’s determination to seek justice through the court system underscore the seriousness of the matter and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact the ADP’s reputation and its electoral prospects in the upcoming elections.
