Former national chairman and founder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Okey Nwosu, has revealed that he was offered three ministerial positions and ₦10 billion in exchange for preventing the ADC from becoming the core of Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition. According to Nwosu, the inducements were designed to discourage the party from serving as the central platform in a united opposition movement ahead of the 2027 elections.
He spoke during the final NEC meeting where leadership was transferred to David Mark as interim national chairman, while Rauf Aregbesola assumed the role of national secretary. Nwosu emphasized that despite the tempting proposals, he chose democratic principles over personal gain.
“I was told they would allocate me three ministerial slots—one for me, two for my chosen associates. But I declined. I chose Nigeria’s democratic future,” he stated, warning that the attempt was part of a wider scheme to suppress pluralistic political opposition.
Nwosu added that ADC’s swift rise—from a minor party to one with over 28 senators and more than 60 House members—demonstrated Nigerians’ rejection of the current government and appetite for meaningful change.
The veteran politician also shared that the arrest of coalition supporters and surveillance of ADC meetings underscored the high political stakes. He praised ADC’s resolve in resisting financial temptations that could have compromised its integrity.
