ADC Suspends Ralph Nwosu, Rufai, 13 Others Over Anti-Party Activities

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, Balarabe Rufai, and 13 other members for alleged anti-party activities.

The decision was taken at the party’s regular NWC meeting held, at the Global Campus and Transformation Center, Abuja. The meeting was chaired by the National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.

In a statement issued after the meeting, Gombe said the affected members were suspended for six months for actions considered detrimental to the unity, stability, and orderly conduct of party affairs, in line with Article 15(a) of the ADC Constitution.

According to the statement, the NWC accused some members of engaging in unauthorized collaborations and activities that allegedly caused disaffection among party members and disrupted internal harmony.

“The NWC has observed that some party members have engaged in anti-party activities with coalition members, causing disaffection among party members and disrupting the peaceful coexistence of party faithful and efficient conduct of party business,” Gombe said.

Those suspended include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu; Alhaji Ibrahim Mani; Dr. Bamidele Ganiyu Ajadi; Dr. Chike Okogwu; High Chief Anayo Arinze; Hon. Kenneth Gbandi; Alhaji Said Baba Abdullahi; Ms. Hauwa Yusuf Musa; Hon. Nkem Ukandu; Barr. Peters Iyiola Oyewole; Dr. Peter Edeh; Hon. Prince Festus Igbinoba; Hon. Razak Eyiwuawi; Balarabe Rufai; and Barr. Emeka.

The party also warned against what it described as unauthorized ward, local government, and state congresses allegedly being organized by individuals claiming to act on behalf of the ADC.

The NWC declared such congresses “null, void, and of no effect,” urging party members and the public to disregard their outcomes.

In addition, the NWC approved several appointments to key positions within the party.

Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide was appointed Chairman of the Board of Patrons, while Hon. Bala Sani was named Chief of Staff to the National Chairman.

Other appointees include Dr. Abimiku Monday as Special Adviser on Strategic Communication; Muhammad Sa’ad Aboki as Director of Youth Mobilization; Bello Shehu as Director of Finance; and Rabiu Mohammed as Administrative Secretary.

All appointees are to assume duties immediately and collect their appointment letters at the party’s national headquarters.

The NWC also constituted a four-member committee to conduct the Osun State gubernatorial primary election, with Dr. Rufus Ikanmi as Chairman, Barr. Henry P. Moses as Secretary, and Muhammad Ibrahim and Alhaji Ibrahim Saleh Katagum as members.

Gombe said the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) would soon meet to set an official timetable for legitimate party congresses, adding that all official announcements would be communicated through authorized ADC channels.