Abuja, Nigeria – August 24, 2025 – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed as fake a resignation letter purportedly signed by its Acting National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, describing it as a fraudulent document fabricated by political actors seeking to destabilise the party.
In an official statement released on Sunday by Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, Director of Media and Public Affairs in the Office of the National Chairman, the party stated that the document, dated May 18, 2025, was neither authored nor signed by Hon. Bala and lacks the official insignia of the ADC.
Okechukwu clarified that Hon. Nafiu Bala remains the constitutionally recognized Acting National Chairman of the ADC and has not at any time resigned from his position. He accused a faction of disgruntled political elements, led by former National Chairman Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, of orchestrating a scheme to take over the party through “undemocratic means.”
“The African Democratic Congress, under the legitimate and constitutionally recognized Acting National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, categorically denies the existence of any authentic resignation letter. This is a desperate and malicious attempt by Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and his collaborators to hijack the party’s leadership through illegitimate means,” the statement read.
The party emphasised that the circulated document is fraudulent, lacking the necessary party letterhead, emblems, or signatures that would validate its authenticity.
According to Okechukwu, those behind the fake letter have also attempted to submit unauthorised documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of a broader plan to impose unelected leadership on the party.
“This coordinated effort to destabilise the ADC includes submitting falsified documents to INEC in violation of our constitution. The party’s leadership transition process is clearly outlined and requires any aspirant to be a registered and financially up-to-date member for at least one year,” he added.
The ADC urged INEC to reject all unauthorised communications not sanctioned by the current leadership and to continue recognising Hon. Nafiu Bala as the legitimate Acting National Chairman.
The party further called on its members and the general public to disregard false claims about any change in leadership and remain alert to misinformation campaigns aimed at sowing discord within its ranks.
“We call on law enforcement agencies to investigate this attempt to undermine our internal democracy and national political stability,” the statement concluded. “The ADC under Hon. Nafiu Bala remains committed to promoting democratic values and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic future.”
