The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South West has unveiled newly elected state chairmen following party congresses held in April across the six states. The announcement was made at a zonal meeting and press conference held at Ibadan Business School in Old Bodija, Ibadan, on Saturday. A statement issued by Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, Osun ADC State Publicity Secretary (Elect), confirmed the leadership transitions as outcomes of credible and transparent processes. The party described the congresses as smooth and orderly, crediting National Chairman David Mark and National Secretary for their oversight.
Rauf Aregbesola was acknowledged for his role in guiding the Zonal Executive Committee, while other regional leaders were also commended for fostering unity within the party. The ADC stated that its membership had expanded, drawing defectors from the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party and New Nigeria Peoples Party. These new members, the party said, share a common concern over challenges under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. The ADC reiterated its focus on restoring governance, improving economic opportunities and protecting citizens, particularly through tackling kidnapping and armed banditry in the South West. It urged public participation and intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of upcoming elections.
The ADC celebrates internal democracy while relying on political heavyweights like Rauf Aregbesola and David Mark to legitimise its structure. The influx of members from other parties suggests the ADC is being used as a vehicle for political realignment rather than ideological shift. If the party's growth depends on ex-defectors chasing relevance, its claim of a new democratic beginning rings hollow. The focus on kidnapping and banditry offers a direct appeal to South West voters weary of insecurity.
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