The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has suspended several prominent party members, including Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and Balarabe Rufai, over alleged anti-party activities said to threaten the unity and stability of the party.
The decision was taken at the NWC’s regular meeting held on Thursday, December 17, 2025, at the Global Campus and Transformation Center, where the leadership also approved fresh appointments and key organisational resolutions.
In a statement signed by the National Chairman, Gombe accused some members of engaging in unauthorised collaborations and activities that “caused disaffection among party members and disrupted the peaceful conduct of party business.”
“The NWC has observed that some party members have engaged in anti-party activities with coalition members, causing disaffection among party faithful and undermining the efficient conduct of party affairs,” Gombe said.
He announced that, pursuant to Article 15(a) of the party’s constitution, the NWC approved the suspension of 15 members for a period of six months. Those affected include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu; Alhaji Ibrahim Mani; Dr. Bamidele Ganiyu Ajadi; Dr. Chike Okogwu; High Chief Anayo Arinze; Hon. Kenneth Gbandi; Alhaji Said Baba Abdullahi; Ms. Hauwa Yusuf Musa; Hon. Nkem Ukandu; Barr. Peters Iyiola Oyewole; Dr. Peter Edeh; Hon. Prince Festus Igbinoba; Hon. Razak Eyiwuawi; Balarabe Rufai; and Barr. Emeka.
The NWC also warned against what it described as the organisation of unauthorised ward, local government and state congresses by some individuals claiming to act on behalf of the party.
“The NWC declares these congresses null, void and of no effect whatsoever,” the statement said, directing party members and the public to disregard any outcomes from such gatherings.
At the meeting, the committee approved several appointments into key party positions. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide was named Chairman, Board of Patrons, by virtue of his position as a high-ranking elected official of the party, while Hon. Bala Sani was appointed Chief of Staff to the National Chairman.
Other appointments include Dr. Abimiku Monday as Special Adviser on Strategic Communication; Muhammad Sa’ad Aboki as Director of Youth Mobilisation; Bello Shehu as Director of Finance; and Rabiu Mohammed as Administrative Secretary. All appointees were directed to assume duties immediately and collect their appointment letters at the party’s national headquarters.
In addition, the NWC constituted a four-member committee to conduct the Osun State governorship primary election, with Dr. Rufus Ikanmi as chairman, Barr. Henry P. Moses as secretary, and Muhammad Ibrahim and Alhaji Ibrahim Saleh Katagum as members.
Gombe further advised party members and the general public to ignore unauthorised gatherings, noting that the National Executive Committee (NEC) would soon meet to approve an official timetable for legitimate party congresses.
“All official announcements regarding party congresses will be made through the ADC’s authorised communication channels,” he said, adding that all appointments take immediate effect and appointees are expected to discharge their duties with professionalism and dedication.
