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

By David Odama

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended several prominent members of the party, including Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and Balarabe Rufai, over alleged anti-party activities considered harmful to the unity and stability of the party.

The decision was taken at the NWC’s regular meeting held at the Global Campus and Transformation Center.

In a statement issued by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, National Chairman, on behalf of the Authentic National Leadership of the party, the NWC accused some members of engaging in actions and collaborations that undermined party cohesion and disrupted its operations.

According to the statement, “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 the efficient conduct of party business.

“As a result, the NWC has collectively approved the suspension of the following members for six (6) months, pursuant to Article 15(a) of the party constitution.”

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 NWC also condemned the actions of individuals allegedly organizing unauthorized Ward, Local Government and State Congresses in the name of the party, declaring such congresses null, void and of no effect.

“All party members and the general public are hereby directed to ignore and discard the proceedings and outcomes of these unauthorized congresses,” the statement said.

The committee further approved the appointment of several party members to key positions. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide was named Chairman, Board of Patrons, by virtue of his status as a high-ranking elected official of the party, while Hon. Bala Sani was appointed Chief of Staff to the National Chairman.

Other appointments include Abimiku Monday, PhD, as Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the National Chairman; 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 their duties with immediate effect and are expected to collect their appointment letters and further instructions from the party’s National Headquarters.

In addition, the NWC constituted a four-member committee to conduct the Osun State Gubernatorial Primary Election. The committee is chaired by Dr. Rufus Ikanmi, with Barr. Henry P. Moses as Secretary, while Muhammad Ibrahim and Alhaji Ibrahim Saleh Katagum will serve as members.

The party reiterated its directive to members and the general public to disregard unauthorized gatherings, noting that the National Executive Committee (NEC) would soon meet to approve an official timetable for legitimate party congresses.

Gombe emphasized that all official announcements regarding party congresses would be communicated through the ADC’s authorized channels, adding that all appointments take immediate effect and appointees are expected to carry out their responsibilities with dedication and professionalism.