Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has disclosed that he was offered three ministerial slots by government officials to abandon the party's coalition plans.
Nwosu made the revelation during the formal handover of the party's leadership to former Senate President David Mark.
He stated that the offer was made to discourage him from using ADC as a coalition platform, but he rejected it, choosing instead to prioritize Nigeria's democratic future.
Nwosu explained that some government officials had promised him three ministerial slots by 2027 if he rejected the idea of using ADC as the coalition party. However, he declined the offer, emphasizing his commitment to Nigeria's democratic future.
The party's National Executive Committee (NEC) formally handed over the party's leadership to Mark at a meeting where Aregbesola was also pronounced National Secretary.
Nwosu commended the NEC for its decision, stating that the party had grown from a small party to a large one, with over three million members within the first two weeks of the coalition announcement.
In his acceptance speech, Mark pledged to serve the party with integrity, transparency, and vision. He emphasized the importance of collective leadership, internal democracy, and transparency, guaranteeing that the party would be committed to full democratic practices and principles.
Mark stated that the party would revamp its grassroots leadership structures, ensure a structured financing system, and promote meaningful inclusion of youths and women in leadership positions. He also announced plans to review the party's manifesto and constitution to reflect the aspirations of the Nigerian people.
The former Senate President invited all Nigerians to join the party, emphasizing that ADC guarantees equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age, gender, religion, or region.