2027: Presidency opens up on ‘offering ADC founder Nwosu ministerial slots’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has denied claims that the Presidency offered ministerial slots to Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Bwala’s rebuttal came via a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, dismissing the allegations as false and politically motivated.
Nwosu had alleged during the ADC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday that he was offered three ministerial appointments by unnamed individuals in a bid to dissuade him from transforming the ADC into a coalition opposition party. The meeting also marked the official transfer of party leadership to former Senate President David Mark.
Reacting to the claims, Bwala said no official—regardless of rank—has the authority to promise or grant ministerial positions except President Tinubu himself.
“From his words as reported, you know that he lied that senior government officials of @officialABAT administration promised him 3 ministerial slots to not surrender his party to the coalition for a wild goose chase,” Bwala wrote.
“No government official(s) of whatever rank in our government can promise or grant ministerial slots but Mr President,” he emphasized.
Bwala further challenged Nwosu to name the officials involved, stating, “The same courage he mustered saying he was promised slots by the officials could have been used in mentioning their names and positions in this government.”
He ended his statement by mocking the internal affairs of the ADC, saying its members are “painfully graduating to association of jesters or Association of Disorganised Characters.”
The development comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the next general elections, with some opposition figures pushing for a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
