The national youth leader of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Sultan Bello, has resigned from the party with immediate effect.

Bello announced his resignation in a letter dated September 24, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Ja’oji Gyadi Gyadi Arewa Ward in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State.

In the letter, Bello said his decision followed extensive consultations, careful consideration, and deep personal reflection.

The letter read, “After extensive consultations, careful consideration, and deep personal reflection, I write to formally tender my resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with immediate effect.

“This decision has not been taken lightly. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served and contributed to the growth and activities of the party during my time as a member. I sincerely appreciate the relationships, experiences, and lessons gained throughout my journey within the ADC.

“I would like to express my profound appreciation to my principal, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, CON, for his guidance, trust, support, and the opportunity to work alongside him. I remain grateful for his confidence in me and wish him continued success in all his future endeavours.

“I also extend my appreciation to the leadership, stakeholders, members, and supporters of the African Democratic Congress for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the party.

“I respectfully request that my resignation be accepted and that my name be removed from the membership records of the party with immediate effect.

“Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest esteem and regards.”

United States lawmaker, Anna Paulina Luna, has reacted to reports of attacks and abductions in Nigeria, saying the situation needs to be stopped.

Luna made the statement in a post on X while tagging US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz.

“This needs to be stopped,” Luna wrote.

She alleged that armed groups had attacked Christian communities in Plateau State, claiming civilians were under serious threat while Nigerian security forces struggled to contain the violence.

Luna also alleged that a pastor and his church secretary were shot dead on their way to church, while five Christians were ambushed in their vehicle.

She further claimed that a civilian guard was killed outside his home and that a man and his son were beaten and left critically injured.

The lawmaker also referred to the reported abduction of more than 100 people from Maburya, saying the victims remained missing.

Maburya is located in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, where suspected bandits invaded the community on September 13 and abducted residents.

The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying the attackers took some victims away after releasing elderly people, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

“Police and military tactical teams have been deployed to the location, while rescue efforts are intensified,” the police said.

Luna also claimed that Truth Nigeria had issued warnings before the attacks.