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Coalition Sabotage? ADC Unmasks Ministerial Offer from Tinubu’s Camp”

Published by Akinwale Fakinlede on July 30th, 2025.

“Coalition Sabotage? ADC Unmasks Ministerial Offer from Tinubu’s Camp”

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to sabotage its growing opposition coalition by offering a bribe of three ministerial positions.

The revelation was made on Tuesday during the ADC’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where former Senate President David Mark was formally inaugurated as the new National Chairman of the party.

In a valedictory address, outgoing National Chairman and ADC founder, Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu, recounted how the Federal Government allegedly approached him with an offer of three ministerial slots — one for himself and two for individuals of his choosing — in an attempt to kill the coalition.

“They offered me ministerial slots—one for myself and two for people of my choice—but it was all aimed at killing the coalition,” Nwosu revealed. “When that failed, they resorted to kidnappings and intimidation. Yet, we stood firm for Nigeria.”

Describing the offer as a desperate ploy to fracture the unity of the opposition, Nwosu accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using public funds to bankroll a campaign of political sabotage.

“They lodged political saboteurs in Abuja’s most expensive hotels,” he alleged. “But we said no. ADC said no. We believe Nigeria needs a viable opposition to protect its democracy from sliding into a one-party fascist state.”

He praised the resilience of the party, noting that despite attempts to undermine it, the ADC has grown significantly in influence and representation. According to Nwosu, the party now boasts over 100 elected officials, including 28 senators, 46 members of the House of Representatives, and scores of state assembly lawmakers—all without a major general election.

“ADC has grown from a small bungalow into a political mansion,” he said. “We are expanding at a phenomenal pace.”