An alleged resignation letter, purportedly written by Nafiu Bala, a key figure in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has surfaced online amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, decision to de-recognise its leadership.
The letter was shared by popular social media influencer, Emma IK Umeh (Tcee) on his X handle on Wednesday.
In one of the letters, dated May 18, 2025, Bala stated that he had resigned his position as a member of the party’s National Working Committee, with effect from May 26, 2025.
He said the decision was taken to allow for “a smooth and effective coalition and restructuring” within the party.
The letter, addressed to the National Chairman of the ADC, indicated that his resignation did not amount to an exit from the party, adding that he remained willing to serve in any other capacity if called upon in the future.
In a separate letter, addressed to the INEC Chairman at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the party disclosed that Bala tendered his resignation on May 17, 2025.
The ADC stated that the resignation had been duly received, considered, and accepted by its National Working Committee in accordance with the provisions of the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2022.
The party also confirmed that a copy of the resignation letter was attached for INEC’s record.
ADC leadership, in the correspondence, requested the Commission to update its records to reflect the change in its leadership structure.
The letter was signed by the party’s National Chairman, Ralph Okey Nwosu, and the National Secretary, Alhaji Said Baba Abdullahi.
While the authenticity of the letters could not be independently verified, their emergence came amid heightened tensions within the ADC leadership.
DAILY POST reports that INEC had on Wednesday announced the removal of the names of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party, respectively.
The Commission also said it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is seeking to be declared national chairman through the courts.
INEC further disclosed that it would suspend recognition of all factions within the party and refrain from monitoring any conventions or congresses organised by the contending groups, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the Federal High Court.
