The Forum of State Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind the growing coalition movement ahead of the 2027 general election, dismissing claims of internal division over the party’s role in the alliance.
In a statement on Monday, the Chairmen rejected a media report alleging a rift between two factions led by the party’s national chairman, Dr Ralphs Okey Nwosu, and Kogi State chairman, Kingsley Ogga.
A media report had claimed the Ogga-led group opposed any merger and had taken legal action to block it.
Reacting, Ogga, who also chairs the ADC State Chairmen’s Forum, described the report as “outdated and misleading,” adding that the leadership dispute had long been resolved through the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.
“The internal leadership dispute referenced in the publication has since been resolved amicably.
“As a result, the case was formally withdrawn and struck out by the Supreme Court and Federal High Court in Abuja,” he said in a disclaimer.
He reaffirmed the party’s unity and commitment to the coalition aimed at ousting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, saying the ADC remains “strong, united, and fully committed to offering Nigerians a credible alternative anchored on integrity, transparency, and democratic excellence.”
Ogga also shared a letter dated February 11, 2025, instructing his lawyer, Kolawole Olowookere, to formally withdraw the suit. The case, he confirmed, was struck out the following day.
Ogga made these clarifications during an interview in Abuja, flanked by Clement Ehigiator (FCT Chairman), Kennedy Odion (Edo State Chairman/Forum Secretary), High Leader Sampson (Rivers State Chairman), and Dom Norman (Abia State Chairman).
“The issues have been laid to rest since February. We are focused on the task ahead — building a stronger, united opposition,” he said.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.
