A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has raised concerns over leadership changes within the African Democratic Congress, questioning whether due process and constitutional provisions were followed in recent developments.
Sowunmi made the remarks during an interview from 37:06 on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Akinbaloye, where he discussed internal party structures and the importance of adhering to laid-down rules in political organizations.
In the interview, Sowunmi specifically referenced the removal of the party’s former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, who hails from the Southeast, arguing that the party’s constitution clearly outlines the process for replacement. He questioned the legitimacy of the emergence of David Mark, a North-Central figure, in a leadership role that, according to him, should remain within the same geopolitical zone.
“The constitution of African Democratic Congress or that party says that if you remove the National Chairman from one zone who was Ralph Nwosu. You must of necessity replace him from the same zone which is the Southeast. Is David Mark, the north-central man, is he from the Southeast?” Sowunmi queried.
He stressed that political parties must uphold their constitutions to maintain credibility and internal stability, warning that any perceived deviation could lead to disputes and weaken institutional integrity. According to him, adherence to zoning arrangements is not only a matter of fairness but also essential for balancing regional interests within party structures. Read_More…