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We Were Offered Billions, Ministerial Slots To Abandon Opposition Coalition – ADC’s Nwosu


The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has claimed that the party rejected billions to abandon its role in Nigeria’s opposition coalition.

He made the disclosure on Tuesday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja.

According to him, some individuals tried to dissuade him with promises of automatic ministerial appointments.

He, however, stated that the ADC would not be swayed by money or other inducements.

Nwosu said, “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.

“Some politicians believe it’s all about money, and they will tell you, if you can’t get them with this amount of money, what you need is more money. But we in the ADC, especially the NWC members, said no. We rejected every offer, both in Nigeria and abroad, because we believe in the principles of democracy.”

The pioneer chairman further described the party’s role in reviving democratic values through a broad opposition coalition on July 2 as a turning point for the country.

He also called on critical national institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the judiciary, and the National Assembly, to remain firm in defending democracy.

“Each time democracy suffers, INEC goes down, the National Assembly goes down, and the value of Nigeria diminishes. Today, I call on the judiciary, INEC, and every institution in this country to stand up and be counted so that the democracy we’ve put back on track can move forward smoothly,” he warned.


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