Alleged resignation letters from ADC National Working Committee member Nafiu Bala Gombe have surfaced online, adding a new layer of complexity to the party’s leadership crisis following INEC’s refusal to recognize his claim to the national chairmanship.
Leaked documents purportedly detailing the resignation of Nafiu Bala Gombe, a central figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership dispute, surfaced on social media Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The letters, shared by influencer Emma IK Umeh (Tcee) on X, suggest that Bala resigned his position as a member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) effective May 26, 2025. In the correspondence addressed to the National Chairman, Bala reportedly stated that the decision was taken to allow for “a smooth and effective coalition and restructuring” within the party. He further clarified 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.
Complementing this, a separate letter addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that the ADC had officially accepted Bala’s resignation in accordance with the Electoral Act. The party’s leadership, then identified as National Chairman Ralph Okey Nwosu and National Secretary Alhaji Said Baba Abdullahi, requested that the Commission update its records to reflect the structural change. The ADC noted that the resignation had been “duly received, considered, and accepted by its National Working Committee” and provided a copy for INEC’s permanent records. While the authenticity of these documents has not been independently verified, their emergence coincides with a period of intense institutional friction between the party and the electoral umpire.
The surfacing of these letters follows a dramatic move by INEC on Wednesday to de-recognize the factional leadership of the ADC. The Commission announced the removal of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. Crucially, the Commission also stated it would not recognize Nafiu Bala Gombe, who has been seeking a judicial declaration to be recognized as the legitimate national chairman. As the legal and administrative battle for the soul of the ADC intensifies, the leaked 2025 correspondence suggests a long-standing internal effort to manage a leadership transition that has now devolved into a public and multi-factional crisis.
ADC Leadership Crisis Snapshot (April 2026)
| Key Figure | INEC Status | Current Action/Dispute |
| Senator David Mark | Removed from Portal | Contesting de-recognition as National Chairman |
| Rauf Aregbesola | Removed from Portal | Contesting de-recognition as National Secretary |
| Nafiu Bala Gombe | Not Recognized | Seeking chairmanship through court declaration |
| Ralph Okey Nwosu | Cited in 2025 Letters | Historically recognized chairman per leaked documents |
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