Fresh controversy has erupted within the Enugu chapter of the African Democratic Congress after court documents surfaced linking the party’s state chairman, Augustine Akubue, to forgery charges.
According to the documents, Akubue is being prosecuted before a magistrate court in Enugu on a two-count charge of conspiracy and forgery, tied to an alleged incident dating back to 2013.
The charge sheet claims he conspired with another individual, still at large, to forge a memorandum of understanding — an offence punishable under the Criminal Code of Enugu State.
While the case itself is not new, its resurfacing has shaken the party’s structure at a critical time.
Within the party, concerns are growing over whether such allegations were disclosed during internal screening processes, where aspirants are expected to declare pending legal matters.
For some members, the issue is not just legal — it is about trust.
A group of concerned stakeholders has openly challenged Akubue’s leadership, insisting that Chris Eze is the rightful chairman following a congress they say followed due process.
They argue that the current situation reflects deeper problems within the party — including claims of political interference and compromised internal processes.
As tensions rise, calls are growing for the party’s national leadership to step in, restore order, and ensure that credibility is not further damaged.
For now, Akubue has not publicly responded to the allegations or the court case.
But within the Enugu ADC, the silence is only adding to the uncertainty.
And as factions take sides, the crisis is no longer just about one individual — it is about the integrity of the party itself.