The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has reiterated the need for Nigerians to unite and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election.
Aregbesola, a former governor of Osun State and ex-Minister of Interior, said the ADC must also take over the seat of power in Alausa, Lagos, because the APC had plunged Nigerians into hardship and suffering under the current administration.
He made the call in Surulere, Lagos, during the official declaration of support for the ADC by the Conscience Forum, a political group led by its convener, Hon. Moshood Salvador.
According to him, the APC failed in its promises to Nigerians, while the ADC’s constitution places people at the center of governance, ensuring a more humane and responsive administration.
Salvador, a former Labour Party governorship candidate, described the alliance as a historic step toward returning power to the people. He said the ADC represents hope for future generations, adding that the Conscience Forum has more than 400,000 members across Lagos despite years of challenges.
He further revealed that the meeting coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Conscience Forum, which is now expanding across the South West.
“We have taken a collective decision to work with the ADC, and together, we will succeed in all political wards across Lagos to guarantee a better future,” Salvador said.
Also speaking, former Lagos Commissioner Rahman Owokoniran commended the coalition, stressing that the PDP had already been compromised by internal crises, including the G5 faction, which contributed to its loss in the 2023 presidential election.
He emphasized that the ADC has credible leaders such as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, recalling that Atiku stepped down for the late Chief MKO Abiola in 1993 to ensure his emergence as the presidential candidate.
ADC Lagos Organizing Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Ogidi, described the meeting as the “first step on the journey to Aso Rock and Alausa in 2027.” He stressed that the ADC is committed to quality governance, inclusivity, and a true democratic environment.
High Chief John Uche, pioneer president of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Lagos, lamented that Nigerians feel abandoned and neglected under the Tinubu administration. He pledged a bloc vote from the Igbo community for the ADC, recalling how he mobilized support for Tinubu’s re-election in Lagos in 2003.
Similarly, Dr. Adefola Adeseye urged Nigerians to unite in removing President Tinubu from office, arguing that lives had become unbearable under his government. She encouraged citizens, especially women, to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, declaring “Operation 100”—a call to take decisive actions to achieve victory.
Culled from thenewsnow.org