11/01/2026
JOINT STATEMENT BY ALL BRANCHES OF THE
TANGALE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (TCDA)
IN SUPPORT OF COMRADE DANLADI BAKO AS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF TCDA
We, the duly constituted branches of the Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA) across Nigeria, hereby issue this joint statement to reaffirm our collective position on the leadership of the TCDA and to dispel falsehoods currently being circulated.
We state clearly, unanimously, and without reservation that Comrade Danladi Bako is the legitimate and duly elected National President of the Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA).
Comrade Danladi Bako was lawfully elected in April 2025 through a transparent and constitutionally compliant electoral process conducted by the TCDA General Assembly, which—by the clear provisions of the TCDA Constitution—is the highest decision-making authority of the Association. That mandate was freely given by the Tangale people through their recognized branches and constituent bodies.
For the avoidance of doubt, no individual, group, government authority, or external actor has the power to appoint, impose, or recognize TCDA leadership outside the authority of the General Assembly. Any claim to TCDA leadership that does not emanate from this constitutional process is null, void, and of no effect.
Accordingly, we categorically reject and disassociate ourselves from Mr. Simon Lamiya, who has been parading himself as leader of the TCDA without mandate, constitutional authority, or recognition from any duly constituted TCDA branch. Mr. Lamiya does not represent the TCDA, does not speak for the Tangale people, and should be completely ignored by all Tangale sons and daughters.
We further state that the TCDA is an independent Tangale socio-cultural institution, founded by Tangale people and governed by its constitution. It is not subject to the control, endorsement, or recognition of any government authority, local government council, or traditional institution outside the will of the Tangale people.
We, the branches of the TCDA, also fully endorse and stand firmly by the recent Open Letter issued by Comrade Danladi Bako to Tangale sons and daughters. That Open Letter accurately reflects the collective position, grievances, identity, and aspirations of the Tangale people, and we adopt it as our common voice.
We therefore call on all Tangale sons and daughters, at home and in the diaspora, to:
• Remain united under the TCDA as the apex Tangale body,
• Give full support to Comrade Danladi Bako as National President, and
• Disregard all attempts to divide, misrepresent, or undermine the Tangale nation through impostors or externally sponsored narratives.
The Tangale people know their leaders.
The Tangale people know their constitution.
And the Tangale people will not be deceived.
We hereby draw the attention of the relevant security agencies to the activities of individuals parading themselves as leaders of the Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA) without constitutional authority or mandate. Such impersonation, misrepresentation, and deliberate misinformation have the potential to mislead the public, undermine lawful community leadership, and provoke unnecessary tension within Tangale communities. We therefore call on security agencies to take appropriate action, in accordance with the law, to prevent impersonation, maintain public order, and ensure that only duly elected and constitutionally recognized leadership structures are allowed to operate in the name of the TCDA.
Signed:
All Branches of the Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA)
