By Promise Dera
Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has agreed to serve as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Aregbesola expressed concerns about Nigeria’s current political landscape, describing it as lacking in ideological depth.
Aregbesola will lead the ADC as Interim National Secretary, bringing his experience as a former governor and commissioner. Aregbesola lamented that Nigerian politics is often driven by power and personality rather than policy or principle.
He praised the ADC for its commitment to justice, dignity, equality, inclusivity, and true freedom, describing it as a party with character and soul. Aregbesola believes the ADC provides a platform for Nigerians to express their aspirations and work towards a better future.
He said: 鈥淪adly, in Nigeria today, we cannot say the same about many of our political parties.
鈥淧olitical parties, therefore, are not merely machines for winning elections but institutions for mobilising, organising, energising, educating, empowering and encouraging the people towards their emancipation and development.
鈥淎 political party is not a platform for opportunism. It is not a mere vehicle to power for the few, nor a tool for personal ambition. A political party, in its truest form, is a living institution built on values, guided by ideals, and accountable to the people it seeks to serve.
鈥淎s the National Secretary, I will work to build a party that has a clear ideological compass as a party that is absolutely committed to the people, rooted in democratic values, rule of law, social justice, accountability, transparency and national development.
鈥淚 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.鈥
President Bola Tinubu appointed Aregbesola as Commissioner for Works in Lagos under his administration as governor of Lagos State. He was appointed Minister of Interior by President Muhammadu Buhari after serving as a two-term governor of Osun State, a position he held until he fell out with the current Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu in 2023.
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