The former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has vowed that the party will publicly challenge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its recent decision affecting the party’s leadership structure, promising to present detailed evidence within days.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Nwosu described INEC’s action as unjustifiable and misleading, insisting that the electoral body had misrepresented the facts surrounding the ADC’s internal leadership arrangement.
He disclosed that the party has already begun mobilising both documentation and public engagement strategies to counter INEC’s position and defend what it described as a legitimate and properly constituted leadership structure.
According to him, the ADC will, within a short period, present comprehensive evidence to challenge INEC’s stance and demonstrate that due process was followed in establishing the current leadership.
“Within the next two days, we are going to show the world exactly how ridiculous what INEC is doing truly is, because we have all the documents,” Nwosu said.
He further explained that the party possesses certified records, including documents he claims were previously validated by INEC, which would expose what he described as inconsistencies in the commission’s recent actions.
Nwosu maintained that the planned disclosure is aimed at defending the legitimacy of the party’s leadership while also ensuring accountability in the court of public opinion.
The development comes amid rising tensions within the African Democratic Congress following INEC’s decision to alter its recognition of certain party officials and suspend acknowledgment of some internal processes, pending the resolution of ongoing legal matters.
The situation has sparked renewed political and legal disputes, with implications for the broader political landscape ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Nwosu insisted that the ADC remains confident in its position and is prepared to confront the issue directly, signaling that the coming days will be critical in shaping public understanding of the dispute.
He added that the party’s forthcoming response would not only defend its internal processes but also challenge what it considers an overreach by the electoral commission.
Observers say the unfolding disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between political parties and electoral institutions, particularly in relation to internal party democracy and regulatory oversight.
As both sides prepare to present their cases, the dispute is expected to attract wider public and legal scrutiny in the days ahead.
ADC to Challenge INEC Over Leadership Dispute, Promises Evidence-Based Rebuttal
