Aregbesola appointed ADC interim national secretary

Former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola has agreed to serve as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

ADC is the party adopted by the National Opposition Coalition Group to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Aregbesola, in a statement on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, promised to work with other members of the ADC to build a party that has “a clear ideological compass, a party that is absolutely committed to the people, rooted in democratic values, rule of law, social justice, accountability, transparency and national development.”

The former governor of Osun State, who thanked the party leadership for the trust reposed in him, said: “We will model international best practices in party organization, administration, and ethics.

“We will study what works from South Africa to Sweden, from Chile to Kenya, and adapt what fits our local reality. Discipline, order, clarity of purpose, and service to the people must define us.

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“We must be the party that talks about public education and actually builds schools. That speaks of security and supports real policies to keep our communities safe. That believes in jobs and works to create them. That stands for Nigeria not just during elections, but in everyday governance.

“This is not an easy task. It will take time. It will demand sacrifice. But it can be done.

“I ask for your support not just in words, but in action. Hold me accountable. Challenge me when I stray. And stand with me as we begin this journey to rebuild our party, restore its soul, and return politics to its rightful place as a service to the people.

“Thank you, and may our work ahead be worthy of the hopes our people place in us.”

The Star