He Lied!” – Presidency Slams ADC Founder Nwosu Over Rejected Ministerial Slots Claim

The Presidency has refuted claims made by Ralph Nwosu, founder and former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that high-ranking government officials offered him three ministerial positions in exchange for withdrawing the ADC from serving as a platform for an opposition coalition.

The controversy surfaced during a meeting where the ADC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) formally transferred the party’s leadership to former Senate President David Mark. At the same gathering, former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola was announced as the new National Secretary.

Nwosu alleged that certain figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) attempted to block the formation of the coalition and that the ADC NEC meeting was observed by seven officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

However, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, dismissed Nwosu’s claims in a post on (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, labeling them as false. Bwala emphasized that only President Tinubu has the authority to allocate ministerial positions and challenged Nwosu to publicly name the officials he accused.

He wrote:
“From his statement, it’s clear Nwosu lied about being promised three ministerial slots by officials of the @officialABAT administration to prevent him from handing over his party to the coalition.”

Bwala outlined three key points:

1. No official in the administration, regardless of rank, has the authority to offer ministerial positions—only the President does.

2. Any such offer would have to come directly from the President.

3. If Nwosu had the courage to make the allegation, he should also have the courage to name those involved.

Bwala concluded by mocking the opposition effort, calling it a group that was fast becoming an “association of jesters” or “Association of Disorganised Characters.”