Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, has revealed that he was offered three ministerial appointments to dissuade him from transforming the ADC into a coalition platform for opposition parties.
Nwosu made the revelation during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, where he handed over leadership to former Senate President David Mark.
He stated that the offer included three ministerial slots, with one for himself and two for his chosen candidates.
Nwosu said he declined the offer, choosing instead to pursue a “democratic future for Nigeria.”
He emphasized that the attempt to suppress the coalition’s emergence was part of a broader scheme to create a one-party state.
Meanwhile, the ADC has transformed into a Coalition Party, with Mark appointed as interim National Chairman.
The process was observed by seven INEC officials, who were invited as regulatory witnesses.
The NEC announced former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as the new National Secretary of the party.
Nwosu revealed that the party’s membership surged to over three million within two weeks of announcing the coalition.
The party now has 28 senators and over 60 members of the House of Representatives.
Nwosu cited concerns over the declining fortunes of Nigeria’s democracy as the motivation behind the coalition.
He stressed that the party insists on the coalition in the best interest of Nigeria.
