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Aregbesola Dismisses APC Return Claims, Restates Commitment to ADC

From The Punch · (3h ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), denied claims of returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  • Aregbesola stated that the APC has abandoned its founding principles and neglected the welfare and security of the people.
  • He reaffirmed his commitment to the ADC and urged members to mobilize for the upcoming polls, predicting a victory in 2027.

In Nigeria, The Punch reports on the steadfast commitment of Rauf Aregbesola, a prominent figure and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to his current party. Aregbesola has forcefully dismissed rumors suggesting his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party from which he and his political group, Omoluabi Progressives, departed over three years ago. Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Ilesa, Osun State, he not only reaffirmed his loyalty to the ADC but also presented the party's governorship candidate for the upcoming Osun election. His critique of the APC was sharp, accusing the party of abandoning its core ideals and neglecting the fundamental responsibilities of governance: welfare and security. This narrative highlights the internal political dynamics and realignments within Nigeria, where party affiliations and leadership pronouncements are closely watched as indicators of future political battles and electoral outcomes. Aregbesola's stance signals a continued opposition to the APC's current leadership and direction, positioning the ADC as a viable alternative.

as baseless and laughable

โ€” Rauf AregbesolaDescribing claims that he was planning a return to the APC.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.