ADC Vows to Proceed With Congresses, Rejects INEC Interference — Nwosu

Ralph Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that the party will go ahead with its congresses and national convention despite internal leadership disputes and the stance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Nwosu made the statement on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, reaffirming the party’s focus on preparations for the 2027 general elections.

“We are taking the necessary action both in court and with INEC, but we will not allow INEC to derail any of our programmes. After that malicious INEC release, our chairman and the rest of us sat together and decided to move ahead,” he said.

The ADC has been dealing with factional disagreements, prompting INEC to withdraw recognition from some party leaders while legal processes continue.

Nwosu, however, maintained that the party had complied with electoral guidelines in organizing its internal activities.

“We submitted our programme to INEC according to the law, and they endorsed it — all the dates were endorsed. By the electoral law, whether they show up or not is their own volition; we have not violated anything,” he explained.

He confirmed that congresses are already in progress, with the national convention set for the 14th proceeding without delay.

“The congresses have already started. Our national convention, slated for the 14th, will also go on, where we will validate everything we’ve done. We don’t want opportunists in the ADC; we want mission-driven leaders who have the courage to challenge a bad system,” he added.

Nwosu also said the party would continue engaging INEC while informing the public of its activities, including candidate selection processes.

“If they don’t accept it, we will publish it to all Nigerian media because they represent the people,” he said.

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