Nigeria, April 14 -- A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has suspended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, citing alleged anti-party activities.

The faction also suspended Sadiq Ibrahim, chairman of the party's transition committee in the state.

The factional chairman, Raji Zumo, announced the decision at a press conference on Monday in Yola.

"No individual, regardless of his status or influence, is above the law or the constitution of the African Democratic Congress, as long as he is a card-carrying member of the party," Mr Zumo said.

He said the action followed consultations within the faction's leadership.

"Those individuals a...