Ralph Okey Nwosu is the founder and the pioneer national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and was the co-chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), the umbrella body of registered political parties in Nigeria, election committee in 2016.[2][3][4][5][6]
Ralph Okey Nwosu | |
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| Pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress[1] | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Awka, Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | ADC |
| Alma mater | St. Edward's University Norwich University Antioch University |
Background and education
editRalphs Okey Nwosu was born in Awka, Anambra State. Holds the traditional title of Ikolo Dike Orabueze Awka bestowed on him in 1994, and is a member of the cabinet. Nwosu is a practicing Catholic.
He graduated from St. Edward's University, Austin Texas, USA, in 1982, he majored in chemistry with a minor in Liberal Arts. He has a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) from Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, USA, PhD program in leadership Change and likewise, Seminal Studies at Antioch University, Ohio, USA.
Career and political activities
editNwosu is the founder and the pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress ADC, a third force political party in Nigeria and former President Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC).[7][8][9][10][11]
Nwosu form a formidable coalition with the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) to stop the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) from power in 2019.[12][13][14][15]
He also led the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to absorb The Coalition of Nigeria Movement (CNM) formed by former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo.[16][17][18][19]
In 2022, After the 48 hours of electricity blackout nationwide due to grid collapse, he condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's ineptitude and lack of political will to ensure a constant power supply in the country.[20][21]
He owns and runs his award company, St. Flairs,[22] a tech hub, Digital Oxygen hub ltd.[23] amongst many other businesses.
References
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- ^ "African democratic congress". inecnigeria.org. 2005-10-13. Archived from the original on 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ Kanu, Daniel (2022-03-06). "Presidency: Nigerians still playing nasty politics – Chief Ralph Nwosu, ADC national chairman". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Ezigbo, Onyebuchi (2020-09-05). "New IPAC Leadership Inaugurated, Pledges to Support Democracy". This Day. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "IPAC gets new executive committee". inecnigeria.org. 2019-10-13. Archived from the original on 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ Olumide, Seye; Daniel, Eniola (2018-09-07). "Worries over Buhari's decline to sign electoral bill". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Presidency: Nigerians still playing nasty politics – Chief Ralph Nwosu, ADC national chairman". The Sun. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Ex-PDP governorship candidate joins ADC". Premium Times. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "IPAC to immortalise late Labour Party chairman". Blueprint. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Olumide, Seye (2020-06-20). "Buhari, Atiku and 'controversial' INEC server". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Kwen, James (2020-09-05). "Political parties call for change to 'do or die' politics in Nigeria". Business Day. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Osuyi, Paul (2018-07-18). "Why we signed MoU with other political parties – ADC". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-12-09). "PDP works on CUPP's candidates to back Atiku, Duke disagrees". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Wande, S-Davies (2018-08-06). "ADC Chair to NASS: Commence Buhari impeachment process". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Abegunrin, Gbenga (2019-08-03). "Ladoja Assigned To Woo 13 Governors Showing Interest In Joining ADC". Daily Independent. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "I was offered oil well, billions of dollars to destroy ADC, says chairman of Obasanjo-backed party". The Punch. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "how adc obasanjos cnm deal was sealed nwosu national chairman". Nigerian Tribune. 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Kayode-Adedeji, Dimeji (2018-05-10). "2019: Obasanjo's movement adopts political party". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Ajibola, Akinola (2018-05-10). "Obasanjo's Coalition Turns Partisan, Adopts ADC". Channels TV. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Itua, Fred (2022-04-10). "Power supply: ADC party chair, Nwosu, tackles Buhari, APC". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Samson Atekojo Usman (2022-04-10). "ADC Chairman flays Buhari, APC over power outage, demands minister's sack". Daily Post. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ stflairsglobal.com
- ^ https://digitaloxygenltd.com/