Aisha Yesufu, a well-known activist and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has publicly apologised to Yemi Adamolekun, former Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, over what she described as a “mix-up” surrounding Adamolekun’s alleged inclusion in the party’s Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee.
The issue surfaced on Wednesday after Adamolekun expressed surprise on social media at seeing her name listed among members of the ADC committee, despite not being informed or giving consent. In a strongly worded post on X, she questioned the party’s credibility and process, tagging both Yesufu and ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi.
“ADC! ADC! ADC! How many times did I call you? This is not how to build credibility o! Please show me evidence of when I joined your party! Na wa….” she wrote.
In response, Abdullahi sought to douse tensions by explaining that the committee was structured to include professionals beyond party membership. According to him, expertise, not political affiliation, was the primary consideration.
“It is important to point out that not everyone on the ADC Policy and Manifesto Committee is a member of the ADC. Many are not even politicians.
“This is because the ADC believes that the task of developing workable public policies for the benefit of all Nigerians should not be left to politicians alone,” Abdullahi stated.
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He further insisted that the party had conducted a “vetting process” and had “took all necessary measures to ensure that everyone recommended to serve on this important committee was duly notified and had given their consent.” Despite the controversy, he said the party still hoped Adamolekun would participate, citing her “vast experience – even though she is not a member of our party.”
However, on Friday, Yesufu revisited the matter and issued a direct apology to Adamolekun via X, admitting fault on the part of the party.
“This is inexcusable, and on behalf of my party, accept my apologies for this mix-up. We do not take you and your need to have a better Nigeria for granted,” she wrote.
She acknowledged that Adamolekun’s concerns were valid, adding, “Like you rightly pointed out, you ought to have been informed and your consent gotten before your name is published. This is well noted, and going forward we will continue to ensure due diligence.”
Yesufu thanked Adamolekun for drawing attention to the issue, stressing the importance of feedback as the party works toward national renewal.
“Thank you for calling our attention to this. We can only get better when we get such feedback and improve accordingly. The work to rebuilding Nigeria is enormous, and in our eagerness to start off, we must never forget due process and diligence,” she said.
She also extended an apology to any other individuals whose names may have appeared on the 50-member committee list without prior consultation, stating, “For anyone that was also not contacted and consent gotten before publication, kindly accept my apologies for the mix-up.”
