ADC Suspends Key Members Over Anti-Party Activities

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended several key members, including Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and Balarabe Rufai, for alleged anti‑party activities. The decision was taken by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), chaired by Nafiu Bala Gombe, during a regular meeting on Thursday. In a statement signed by Gombe, the NWC said the suspended members had engaged in collaborations and actions that caused disaffection among party members and disrupted the peaceful conduct of party business. They were found to have violated Article 15(a) of the party constitution, resulting in a six‑month suspension. The list of suspended members also includes Alhaji Ibrahim Mani, Dr. Bamidele Ganiyu Ajadi, and several others.

The party warned that unauthorized congresses being organized by certain individuals are null and void, directing members to ignore their proceedings and outcomes. In addition to the suspensions, the NWC approved several new appointments. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide was named Chairman of the Board of Patrons, and Hon. Bala Sani was appointed Chief of Staff to the National Chairman. Other appointees are Abimiku Monday as Special Adviser on Strategic Communication, Muhammad Sa’ad Aboki as Director of Youth Mobilization, and Bello Shehu as Director of Finance. All new appointees are expected to assume their duties immediately.

The ADC has also formed a four‑member committee to conduct the Osun State Gubernatorial Primary Election, chaired by Dr. Rufus Ikanmi. The NWC instructed members and the public to disregard unauthorized gatherings, noting that the National Executive Committee (NEC) will soon convene to set an official timetable for legitimate party congresses. All official announcements regarding party congresses will be made through the ADC’s authorized communication channels. The suspensions and new appointments are expected to have significant implications for the party’s unity and stability, and the ADC has urged its members to remain committed to the party’s principles and goals.