The immediate past National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, says he rejected three ministerial appointments from the Bola Tinubu-led government meant to dissuade him from transforming the party into a coalition opposition platform.
Nwosu made the revelation during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ADC on Tuesday, where former Senate President, David Mark, was officially presented as the party’s new National Chairman.
Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, was also announced as the new National Secretary.
“Some people tried to discourage us with promises of automatic ministerial appointments,” Nwosu said.
“They wanted to give me three ministerial slots so that I can take one and give two to others that I choose. But I said no. I chose a democratic future for Nigeria.”
According to him, the move was part of a broader plan to stifle opposition and impose a one-party system in the country.
“Nigeria cannot be a one-party state after all we did to ensure the military exited governance,” he stated.
Nwosu said the ADC’s transformation into the Coalition Party on July 2 was witnessed by seven officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who were invited as regulatory observers.
“The ADC is now the party with the largest membership. We have 28 senators and more than 60 members of the House of Representatives. Nigerians have shown that they detest what the party in government is doing right now,” he said.
He explained that the party’s leadership, including members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and NEC, stepped down voluntarily to allow a smooth takeover.
“We were very careful with the kind of people we are choosing to lead the party,” Nwosu said. “Our constitution says all elected members, serving and non-serving, are NEC members.”
He concluded, “We were worried by the declining fortunes of our democracy. But we insist on the coalition in the best interest of Nigeria.”
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