El-Rufai blamed for Adara community crisis as ADA urges Governor Uba Sani to restore Adara Chiefdom and end worsening insecurity in Kaduna State.
The Adara Development Association (ADA) has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, of policies that fractured the Adara Chiefdom and triggered the worsening Adara community crisis.
In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Livinus Jatau, the association urged incumbent Governor Uba Sani to heal past wounds by restoring the first-class status of the Adara Chiefdom and tackling renewed violence across the region.
According to the ADA, the Adara community crisis has deep historical roots but worsened between 2016 and 2023 when a wave of deadly attacks ravaged Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas. Villages were overrun, hundreds killed, and thousands displaced.
The tragic kidnapping and murder of Agom Adara, Dr. Raphael Galadima, symbolised the height of the violence and the erosion of traditional authority.
Jatau alleged that under El-Rufai’s administration, the chiefdom was “balkanised,” weakening local governance and alienating a people whose unity had anchored their security for centuries.
“Governor El-Rufai’s actions fragmented our leadership structure and worsened the Adara community crisis,” the statement read.
“We now call on Governor Uba Sani to right these wrongs by restoring our chiefdom and protecting our communities.”
The ADA said that upon assuming office, Governor Sani’s inclusive approach initially brought hope. Displaced families began returning home, farming activities resumed, and some semblance of normal life re-emerged.
However, this fragile recovery has been shattered by a resurgence of coordinated bandit attacks that have left dozens dead and many others abducted in recent months.
Farmers, the association lamented, can no longer access their farmlands due to fear of attacks, while many rural schools, health centres, and markets have been destroyed.
The group warned that unless decisive measures are taken, the insecurity could escalate into a full-scale humanitarian disaster.
“The new wave of killings and kidnappings shows that the Adara community crisis is far from over,” Jatau said.
“Our people live in constant fear. We urge the Federal Government and Kaduna State to establish permanent, well-equipped military outposts across all vulnerable communities.”
The ADA emphasised that restoring the Adara Chiefdom’s first-class status is not merely symbolic but strategic. It argued that traditional institutions serve as vital partners in peacebuilding and intelligence gathering.
Reinstating the chiefdom’s authority, the statement noted, would strengthen governance, reinforce local identity, and empower traditional rulers to help manage conflicts before they escalate.
Observers say the conflict reflects deeper issues of governance and trust. By diminishing traditional structures, the previous administration left gaps exploited by criminal elements.
Security experts have long advocated restoring community-based leadership as a stabilising force in Nigeria’s volatile regions.
Beyond security, the ADA highlighted the devastating socio-economic effects of the crisis. Many residents remain internally displaced, living in overcrowded camps or with relatives in neighbouring communities.
Livelihoods have been destroyed, farmlands abandoned, and local trade paralysed. “The destruction of our markets, schools, and clinics has pushed our people into extreme hardship,” the group said.
Women and children, in particular, bear the brunt of the Adara community crisis. With schools closed and healthcare unavailable, social conditions have deteriorated sharply.
The ADA appealed for humanitarian aid to rebuild damaged infrastructure and support victims recovering from trauma.
The association also urged Governor Sani to conduct an independent review of all administrative decisions that affected the Adara Chiefdom during El-Rufai’s tenure. It maintained that reversing those policies would send a strong signal of fairness and inclusivity, restoring the Adara people’s trust in government.
Political analysts believe Governor Sani’s response could define his legacy. Having pledged to promote peace and unity, he faces pressure to address the grievances inherited from his predecessor while confronting new security threats.
Restoring the Adara Chiefdom could be a symbolic but powerful gesture of reconciliation across Kaduna’s ethnically diverse landscape.
Meanwhile, ADA reiterated its commitment to peaceful dialogue. The group said it remains open to collaboration with the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to ensure sustainable peace.
However, it insisted that any long-term solution must include justice for victims, accountability for perpetrators, and restoration of the chiefdom’s full status.
“The Adara people have endured unimaginable suffering,” Jatau concluded.
“We are not asking for special treatment, only justice. Governor Uba Sani must act boldly to end the Adara community crisis, restore our traditional institution, and guarantee lasting peace.”
As the state grapples with multiple security challenges, the call from the Adara Development Association underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reform—one that balances military response with political inclusion and social rebuilding.
Whether Governor Sani heeds this call may determine whether the Adara community crisis finally ends or deepens further under his watch.
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