Aregbesola Urges ADC Supporters to Shun Insults, Focus on Facts

The National Secretary of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called on party supporters to refrain from insulting or attacking supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Aregbesola made the appeal on Friday in Lagos shortly after the official launch of the ADC, which aims to provide a united opposition front to unseat the administration of President Bola Tinubu — under whom he once served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State Governor.

In a statement shared via his social media handles, the former Interior Minister and ex-Governor of Osun State expressed gratitude to ADC supporters who turned out to welcome him at the Lagos airport.

“I sincerely thank our supporters and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who came out to receive me on my arrival in Lagos,” Aregbesola said. “The task before us is immense, and I reminded everyone that we do not need to fight, insult, or attack anyone.”

Aregbesola advised his supporters to respond to any provocation from ruling party loyalists with facts about Nigeria’s current socio-economic challenges rather than trading insults.

“When others resort to abuse or name-calling, we must rise above it,” he said. “Instead, ask them one simple question: Are Nigerians better off today than they were before? Challenge them with facts — on food inflation, the economy, the rising cost of living, and the deepening poverty affecting millions.”

The ADC, which was recently adopted by leaders of Nigeria’s opposition coalition, is positioning itself as a credible alternative to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Aregbesola’s message comes amid heightened political realignments and growing tensions between the ruling party and the emerging coalition as the country’s economic difficulties continue to fuel public discontent.