Former Osun State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Nigerians to back the ADC ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the party as a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Rally in Ado Ekiti
Aregbesola made this appeal on Thursday, June 18, during a mega rally in Ado Ekiti for the ADC governorship candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, ahead of Saturday's election in the state. The event also featured ADC National Chairman, David Mark, who joined other party leaders in criticizing the performance of the APC-led administration in Ekiti.
ADC Leaders Push for Victory
Addressing supporters, David Mark urged massive votes for the party's candidate, insisting that the ADC is best positioned to tackle the challenges facing the state. “Vote for our candidate, Bejide, so that the Ekiti of your dream can be built. Give your votes to ADC,” Mark said. He further maintained that only the ADC could “salvage Ekiti from the claws of poverty.”
Aregbesola Confident of Victory
Aregbesola expressed confidence that the ADC would perform strongly at the polls, arguing that the APC has failed at all levels of government. “We will meet at the poll. The APC has failed at the three tiers of government. APC may want to underestimate the opposition because of appearances, but such assumptions will prove costly,” he said. He added that electoral success would depend on a free and fair process, insisting that the ADC stands a strong chance if votes are properly counted. “We will win if the process is free and fair,” he stated.
Aregbesola also commended women for their participation in elections, urging them to turn out in large numbers and ensure their votes count in Saturday's poll.
Atiku Hails Appeal Court Ruling on ADC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Atiku Abubakar welcomed the Court of Appeal's decision to stay execution of a judgment that attempted to deregister the ADC and four other political parties. The appellate court faulted a federal high court judge for proceeding with the case despite a prior stay order. Atiku further warned against attempts to weaken democracy through judicial interference.
