An alleged resignation letter linked to Nafiu Bala Gombe has surfaced online, further intensifying the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The document, which began circulating on social media on Wednesday, was shared by influencer Emma IK Umeh, popularly known as Tcee, amid growing controversy surrounding the party’s leadership tussle.
In the letter dated May 18, 2025, Bala reportedly announced his resignation from the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), effective May 26, 2025. He stated that the decision was intended to facilitate “a smooth and effective coalition and restructuring” within the party.
The letter further indicated that his resignation did not signal his exit from the ADC, as he expressed willingness to continue serving the party in any other capacity if called upon.
In a separate correspondence addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the ADC leadership confirmed that Bala had earlier submitted his resignation on May 17, 2025, and that it had been duly accepted in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2022.
The communication, signed by former National Chairman Ralph Okey Nwosu and National Secretary Said Baba Abdullahi, also requested INEC to update its records to reflect the leadership change.
However, the authenticity of the resignation documents could not be independently verified, raising further questions amid the already volatile situation within the party.
The development comes on the heels of INEC’s decision to remove the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as ADC National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
INEC also announced that it would not recognise any faction within the party—including Bala, who is currently seeking to be declared national chairman through the courts—and would suspend monitoring of all party activities pending the outcome of ongoing litigation at the Federal High Court.
With conflicting claims, disputed documents, and legal battles unfolding, the ADC crisis continues to deepen, casting uncertainty over the party’s leadership structure and its political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
