Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, has defended his role in the party’s ongoing leadership transition, insisting that his tenure remains valid and that the coalition that produced David Mark as chairman was properly constituted.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on April 8, 2026, Nwosu rejected claims that his tenure had expired prior to the emergence of the current leadership, a central issue in the internal crisis rocking the party.
“Based on the fact that my tenure has not ended. My tenure is supposed to end on October 12th of this year — 2026. And we decided to build a coalition,” he said.
His remarks come against the backdrop of a deepening dispute within the ADC, which has led the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to decline recognition of the party’s leadership amid competing claims from rival factions.
Nwosu maintained that the coalition process, which culminated in the appointment of David Mark as national chairman, followed due procedure and was backed by the party’s National Working Committee and relevant stakeholders. He argued that the legitimacy of the process cannot be questioned on the basis of tenure disputes, insisting that all actions taken were within the lifespan of his leadership.
The former chairman’s position directly challenges narratives from dissenting groups within the party, who have argued that the leadership transition lacked legal standing. By asserting that his tenure runs until October 2026, Nwosu sought to reinforce the validity of decisions taken under his watch, including the formation of the coalition.
The crisis has raised broader concerns about the stability of opposition politics ahead of the 2027 elections, with INEC’s stance further complicating efforts by the ADC to project unity and credibility….See More
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