Former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has accepted the place of Interim Nationwide Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The appointment comes as a part of the Nationwide Opposition Coalition Group’s technique to unite varied events towards the ruling authorities. Aregbesola’s ADC has been chosen because the platform for this coalition effort.
In his acceptance speech delivered on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, Aregbesola outlined what he described as his imaginative and prescient for remodeling the get together. The previous governor mentioned opposition events wanted to maneuver past mere criticism to providing concrete options.
“We have to be the get together that talks about public training and really builds colleges. That speaks of safety and helps actual insurance policies to maintain our communities secure. That believes in jobs and works to create them. That stands for Nigeria, not simply throughout elections, however in on a regular basis governance,” Aregbesola acknowledged.
Aregbesola acknowledged the difficulties dealing with the opposition motion, stating that rebuilding belief with Nigerian voters would require vital effort. “This isn’t a simple process. It’ll take time. It’ll demand sacrifice. However it may be achieved,” he mentioned throughout his deal with.
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He additionally referred to as on supporters to carry him personally accountable for his actions in workplace. “I ask on your help not simply in phrases, however in motion. Maintain me accountable. Problem me after I stray. And stand with me as we start this journey to rebuild our get together, restore its soul, and return politics to its rightful place—as a service to the folks,” the previous governor declared.
Aregbesola beforehand served as Governor of Osun State and has been a outstanding determine in Nigerian politics for over 20 years. The Nationwide Opposition Coalition Group’s determination to undertake the ADC as its main platform suggests a strategic transfer to current a united entrance towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The previous governor then concluded his speech with a rallying cry for democratic renewal: “Thanks, and will our work forward be worthy of the hopes our folks place in us. Lengthy stay our get together. Lengthy stay our democracy. Lengthy stay the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
