The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be removed from power in the 2027 general elections if opposition parties can come together under one strong platform.
While speaking to party supporters at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Aregbesola said the ADC is leading efforts to gather like-minded Nigerians who want positive change and better leadership in the country. He urged everyone to drop their personal interests for the sake of unity, noting that such unity is the only way to defeat the ruling APC in upcoming elections.
“Let us put personal interests aside and unite. We have multiple elections ahead—presidential, National Assembly, and state elections—and with unity, we cannot be defeated,” Aregbesola said.
According to him, several influential opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, are already supporting the ADC-led coalition, which is aiming to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape before the next elections.
He also noted that the ruling APC will likely launch a series of false stories and propaganda to confuse the public and weaken the new movement. He told party members not to fall for these tactics and to remain focused.
At the same event, Hon. Gbenga Edema, a former governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ondo State, said the APC is deliberately creating false stories to make the public question the strength and unity of the coalition.
“The court cases being hyped are mere distractions. They have no bearing on our political activities,” Edema said. He also praised Aregbesola for helping members understand both internal and national matters better.
Also present was Hon. Akin Akinbobola, a former APC member and ex-Special Assistant to former Governor Olusegun Mimiko. He criticized the current state of the country, saying that things are going from bad to worse and that only a strong coalition can stop the decline.
“Nigeria is in distress — insecurity, hunger, and collapsed infrastructure are everyday realities. The ADC is offering a vehicle to restore hope through unity and reform,” Akinbobola said.
He added that more people are joining the coalition and that over ten political parties have already taken part in recent strategy meetings.
“We are building a large political force. It will be like a tsunami sweeping across the country. The challenge is managing the size, but there’s room for everyone,” he noted.
