By Aniebonam George
November 11, 2025
In a political climate where integrity often takes a back seat to inducement, Chief Raph Okey Nwosu, founder and former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), continues to stand tall as a rare figure of conviction, vision, and ethical leadership. Through his unrelenting advocacy for transparency and people-centered governance, Chief Nwosu has inspired what many now describe as the “ADC Revolution” — a movement redefining the culture of politics in Nigeria.
That same spirit of reform found powerful expression in Comrade Celestine Anadi, the dynamic ADC Chairman of Anaocha Local Government Area and Anambra State Coordinator of the ADC National Youth Parliament (ADC-NYP), who has been honored with the Chief Raph Okey Nwosu Integrity and Party Leadership Award. The recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to principled leadership, grassroots mobilization, and the promotion of integrity in public life.
Comrade Anadi’s recognition is not accidental. During the last Anambra gubernatorial election, he made headlines as the only LGA party chairman who successfully delivered a polling unit to the ADC—without engaging in vote buying or financial inducement. His victory, achieved through trust, persuasion, and credibility, symbolized a quiet revolution in a system long dominated by cash-for-vote politics.
Observers describe Anadi as the living embodiment of Chief Nwosu’s political philosophy — one rooted in honesty, inclusion, and social justice. His style of leadership, grounded in service rather than self-interest, has repositioned the ADC in Anaocha as a party of integrity and community trust.
Stakeholders across the state have hailed the award as both a personal honor for Comrade Anadi and a reaffirmation of the ADC’s commitment to clean politics. They also called on the party’s national leadership to deepen voter education, strengthen local party structures, and amplify the success stories of leaders like Anadi to inspire a nationwide rebirth of values-based politics.
Political analysts note that if the ADC sustains this model of leadership and communication, it could emerge as a credible alternative in future elections. They argue that the growing admiration for the party’s integrity-driven approach reflects a growing appetite among Nigerians for sincerity and service over selfish ambition.
For Chief Raph Nwosu, the mission remains the same: to restore moral discipline to politics. And for Comrade Celestine Anadi, the award is not just an honor—it is a call to action to keep the torch of integrity burning, proving that credible leadership in Nigeria is not an illusion but an achievable reality.
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