As of the time of filing, Bello had not publicly explained the reasons for his resignation or revealed his next political move.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suffered a political setback in Kaduna State following the resignation of one of its prominent members and governorship aspirants, Muhammad Bello, popularly known as Mainan Zazzau.
Bello formally announced his withdrawal from the party in a resignation letter dated July 21, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the ADC in Dogarawa Ward, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
In the letter, the former Kaduna State Commissioner for Education stated that he was ending his membership of the party with immediate effect. While he did not disclose the reasons for his decision, he expressed appreciation to the party and its members for the cordial relationship they shared during his time in the ADC.
“This is to let you know of my decision to withdraw my membership of the ADC with immediate effect,” the letter stated.
He also thanked party members for what he described as a mutually beneficial association and wished the party success in its future endeavours.
Copies of the resignation letter were forwarded to the ADC National Chairman, members of the party’s National Working Committee, the Kaduna State Executive Committee, and the Sabon Gari Local Government Executive Committee.
As of the time of filing this report, Bello has not publicly explained the reasons behind his resignation or indicated his next political move.
