I Was Offered Three Ministerial Appointments to Reject Coalition – Ralph Nwosu
Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has alleged that he was offered three ministerial appointments to reject plans of transforming the ADC into a coalition opposition party.
Nwosu disclosed this on Tuesday during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ADC, where the party officially handed over leadership to former Senate President David Mark.
The meeting also announced former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as the National Secretary of the party.
“Some people tried to discourage us with promises of automatic ministerial appointments.
“They wanted to give me three ministerial slots so that I can take one and give two to others that I choose. But I said no. I chose a democratic future for Nigeria.”
He described the move to suppress the coalition as part of a broader scheme to create a one-party state, adding, “Nigeria cannot be a one-party state after all we did to ensure the military exited governance.”
On July 2, the ADC officially transformed into the Coalition Party, with Mark appointed as interim National Chairman.
Nwosu explained that seven officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were invited to witness the process as regulatory observers.
He revealed that the party now boasts the largest membership in the country, with 28 senators, more than 60 members of the House of Representatives, and over three million members within two weeks of announcing the coalition.
Explaining the transition process, Nwosu said that both the National Working Committee (NWC) and NEC members voluntarily stepped down to allow a smooth takeover.
“We were very careful with the kind of people we are choosing to lead the party.
“Our constitution says all elected members, serving and non-serving, are NEC members.
“We were worried by the declining fortunes of our democracy. But we insist on the coalition in the best interest of Nigeria.”
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