ADC Quashes Rumors of Leadership Change Between David Mark and Ralph Nwosu; Party Blasts ‘Fake News’ Designed to Confuse 10 Million New Members

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has “flipped the script” on rumors of an internal coup, insisting that its leadership structure remains “rock solid” and unchanged. In a fiery press statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ifeanyi Okonkwo, dismissed claims that a new faction had taken over the party’s headquarters. The “Solution” to the current confusion, he stated, is for supporters to ignore “social media mercenaries” and stick to official party communications.

At the heart of the matter is the transition between long-time chairman Ralph Nwosu and the current leader, Senator David Mark. While critics have tried to use the recent INEC delisting as proof of a leadership vacuum, the ADC clarified today that both men are working in “perfect harmony” to prepare the party for the 2027 elections. “Senator David Mark is our National Chairman, and Chief Ralph Nwosu continues to provide the institutional wisdom that has built this party for two decades,” Okonkwo stated, describing the reports of a rift as a “Tsunami of lies.”

This “Renewed Hope” for party stability comes as the ADC faces its toughest administrative challenge yet. By debunking the claims of a leadership change, the party hopes to reassure its massive base including millions of young voters who recently joined the “Third Force” movement that the party is not for sale or up for grabs. “They are trying to truncate our progress because they are afraid of our numbers,” the statement continued, referencing the alleged plots by external forces to weaken the opposition.

As the legal battle to restore their names on the INEC portal continues this week, the ADC has urged its members to remain “vigilant and unshaken.” With a “Drill or Drop” focus on 2027, the party insists that no amount of misinformation will derail its mission to provide a credible alternative for Nigerians. For now, the message from the ADC is clear: the house is in order, the leaders are united, and the fight for the soul of the country continues.