The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has showered encomium on its founder, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, in celebration of his 67th birthday.
ADC hailed Nwosu for building a political party anchored on democratic values, national unity, and principled leadership.
The party, in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described Nwosu as a patriot, institutional builder, and visionary leader whose conviction that Nigeria deserves a better political culture has never changed.
Recall that the ADC chieftain had last year handed over the leadership of the party to the coalition of opposition leaders with former Senate President, David Mark, emerging as its new National Chairman, and former Osun state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as its National Secretary.
The development had however plunged the party into deep internal crisis as factions emerged from members of the party who rejected Mark’s leadership.
Meanwhile, the ADC hailed Nwosu for his sacrifice and enduring contributions to strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
It wished the party founder good health, renewed strength, and many more years of impact in service to our nation.
The statement read; “Today, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) celebrates a remarkable patriot, institution builder, and visionary leader, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, Founder and Founding National Chairman of our great party, as he marks his 67th birthday.
“For nearly two decades, Chief Nwosu has remained steadfast in his commitment to building a political platform anchored on democratic values, national unity, inclusion, and principled leadership.
“Through seasons of challenge and triumph, his conviction that Nigeria deserves a better political culture has never changed.
“His legacy is not merely the creation of a political party, but the nurturing of an institution that continues to provide hope for millions of Nigerians who believe in democratic transformation and nation-building.
“As he celebrates this milestone, we honour his vision, his sacrifice, and his enduring contributions to strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
“On behalf of the National Working Committee, leaders, members, and supporters of the African Democratic Congress, we wish Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu good health, renewed strength, and many more years of impact in service to our nation.
“Happy 67th Birthday, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu.”