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The factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala, has dismissed as fake a resignation letter purportedly attributed to him, describing it as a fraudulent creation by desperate political actors.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs in the Office of the National Chairman, Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, the party said the document dated May 18, 2025, was neither authored nor signed by Hon. Nafiu Bala and lacks the official insignia of the ADC.

Okechukwu emphasised that Nafiu Bala has not resigned from his position and continues to lead the party following due process as stipulated in its constitution. It further described the fake letter as a desperate ploy designed to destabilise the party.

He said, “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress under the legitimate and constitutionally recognized Acting National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, hereby issues this statement to categorically deny the existence of any legitimate resignation letter from Hon. Nafiu Bala and to expose the malicious plot engineered by former National Chairman Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and a coalition of power-seeking elements attempting to hijack the party’s structures through undemocratic means.

“The ADC emphatically denies the authenticity of a resignation letter purportedly authored by Hon. Nafiu Bala and dated May 18, 2025. This document is entirely fabricated, fraudulent, and maliciously circulated by certain mischievous elements within and outside our party seeking to undermine the ADC’s constitutional leadership and sow discord among our members.

“Hon. Nafiu Bala has not at any time resigned from his position as Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, nor has he relinquished his leadership role following the legitimate transition processes outlined in the party constitution.

“The fraudulent document, which lacks official party letterhead, emblems, or insignia, represents a desperate attempt to create confusion and destabilise the party’s operations.

“Constitutional Leadership Transition Process: The ADC affirms that according to our constitution, any individual seeking to assume a leadership position must. Be a registered member of the party for at least one year. Maintain current financial obligations and membership status. Follow due process in leadership transitions.

“The ADC leadership has identified a coordinated effort by a coalition of power-seeking individuals, including former National Chairman Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and certain external political actors, to illegitimately seize control of the party’s structures in violation of constitutional provisions.

“This group has attempted to submit unauthorised documentation to the Independent National Electoral Commission, including the fabricated resignation letter, as part of a broader scheme to undermine the ADC’s legitimate leadership and impose unelected officials who do not meet constitutional requirements for party leadership.”

He called on the INEC to reject any unauthorised documentation and recognise only Hon. Nafiu Bala’s leadership.

He added, “The African Democratic Congress calls upon INEC to reject any unauthorised documentation and recognise only the legitimate leadership under Hon. Nafiu Bala. Party members nationwide are to remain vigilant against misinformation campaigns.

“The general public is to disregard false claims about party leadership changes. Law enforcement agencies are to investigate this attempt to undermine democratic processes.

“The African Democratic Congress under Hon. Nafiu Bala’s leadership remains the legitimate, constitutionally-recognised platform committed to Nigeria’s democratic development.”

He urged stakeholders to reject the desperate attempts by power mongers to destabilise our party and instead join us in building a stronger democratic future.

yarimo:
Nafiu bala is ADC authentic national chairman, hijackers beware

Ofunaofu:
You’ve left Lamidi Apapa and Abure of the LP, and now you're desperately jumping to Nafiu Bala of the ADC like a headless antelope

helinues:
They are yet to get started properly as the coalition but already having internal scuttling

ADC, the overnight opposition in Nigeria

yarimo:
Nafiu bala is ADC authentic national chairman, hijackers beware

chiiraq802:
No wonder Atiku, Obi and there fellow wailers are yet to officially decamp to ADC....

problems weh dey ADC self plenty pass the ones dem run from.

Shawarmagirl:
Same way you said about Apapa. Where is he today? Una go cry blood we are waiting when the time comes.

Baawaa:
ADC will scattered after the primary elections,those that understand Nigeria's politics will agree with me,let wait and see

yarimo:
is the thread about labour party or you just decide to quote just to post rubbish in the name of I have commented

Ofunaofu:
You’ve left Lamidi Apapa and Abure of the LP, and now you're desperately jumping to Nafiu Bala of the ADC like a headless antelope

yarimo:
is the thread about labour party? Or you just decided to quote and post rubbish

helinues:
They are yet to get started properly as the coalition but already having internal scuttling

ADC, the overnight opposition in Nigeria

PDPdestroyer:
As at this time last week most Obidients were at various stages of their grief cycle after coalition refused to coalesce at the bye elections

Shawarmagirl:
I will resign if Yahaya Belo is not persecuted and go to jail. Has the so called EFCC Chairman resigned? All of you in APC knows how to talk with bold mouth but full of emptiness.

UKEMY:
You better go hustle for your Life
The people you supports only sees you good for Online work by Defending them but you are not good to be Employed in NNPC,NCC,CBN.

Na like this you go continue?

Shawarmagirl:
You think the calibers of men there in ADC don't know issues like this will arise. You know more than them abi? Keep insinuating

Baawaa:
ADC will scattered after the primary elections,those that understand Nigeria's politics will agree with me,let wait and see