Ralphs Okey Nwosu, former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has revealed that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) played an active role in the processes that led to the emergence of the party’s current leadership, including David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Nwosu expressed surprise at what he described as recent actions by the electoral body, noting that his experience with INEC over nearly two decades had been markedly different.
“I have worked within party processes, party leadership, and INEC for almost twenty years, and INEC has never done something this scandalous,” he said.
Nwosu emphasized that INEC officials were not only present but fully engaged throughout the procedures that produced the new leadership of the party.
“All the processes that brought about David Mark, Aregbesola, and the new leadership — INEC was there. INEC members were there; they witnessed all the processes,” he stated.
He further explained that the commission went beyond mere observation, offering advisory support to ensure compliance with electoral guidelines.
“They were part of it and they were helpful also because, before we did anything, we went to them. We told them, ‘this is what we want to do,’ and they would advise because they wanted all the parties to succeed,” Nwosu added.
His remarks come amid ongoing debates surrounding internal party leadership disputes and the role of INEC in overseeing political party processes.
