“INEC Members Were There Throughout the Process” — Ralph Nwosu Blasts Election Body Over ADC Leadership Crisis

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Nigeria after former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the party’s leadership dispute.

The issue centres on INEC’s decision to delist the newly constituted leadership of the ADC from its official portal, a move that has triggered confusion and heated debate within political circles.

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Nwosu insisted that the entire process that produced the new leadership was legitimate and fully monitored.

According to him, INEC officials were physically present during all the key stages that led to the dissolution of the former National Working Committee and the emergence of new party leaders, including former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

“All the processes that brought about David Mark, Aregbesola, and the new leadership were conducted with INEC present. INEC members were there,” he said.

Nwosu described INEC’s recent action as shocking and unacceptable, saying it contradicts what he believes was already witnessed and acknowledged by the commission during the party’s internal procedures.

He went further to call the situation “the most irresponsible and scandalous thing” he has seen from INEC in his long experience working with political party processes.

According to him, the ADC followed all required procedures, maintained proper documentation, and ensured transparency at every stage of the leadership transition.

The controversy deepened after INEC reportedly announced it would no longer recognise communications from competing factions within the ADC, effectively complicating the party’s internal structure and leadership recognition.

This development has intensified an already ongoing leadership crisis within the party, which has now spilled into legal and political battles.

While supporters of the new leadership insist that due process was followed and even witnessed by INEC officials, critics argue that the commission may be acting based on legal interpretations or unresolved court matters.

The situation has now raised broader concerns about consistency in regulatory decisions and the credibility of electoral institutions in Nigeria.

As political tensions continue to rise ahead of future elections, observers say the ADC crisis could become a key test case for how party disputes are managed in the country.

For now, all eyes remain on INEC and how it will respond to the growing allegations and pressure surrounding its decision.

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