Abuja, July 2, 2025 — Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has formally accepted his appointment as the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major shift in the party’s political strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released after his acceptance, Aregbesola expressed gratitude to the party’s leadership for entrusting him with the role, pledging to use his wealth of experience in governance and grassroots mobilization to reposition the ADC as a formidable force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment. I accept it with a sense of duty and a clear vision to build the ADC into a strong, ideologically grounded party that truly represents the aspirations of the Nigerian people,” Aregbesola said.
His emergence as the National Secretary follows months of strategic realignments within the ADC, as the party seeks to expand its influence and attract high-profile figures from across the country. Party insiders describe Aregbesola’s appointment as a deliberate move to inject fresh energy and deepen internal organization as part of a broader effort to challenge the dominance of the country’s major political parties.
Reacting to the development, the ADC National Chairman praised Aregbesola’s acceptance, describing him as a “seasoned administrator, visionary leader, and one of Nigeria’s most experienced political figures.”
Aregbesola, who served two terms as governor of Osun State and previously held various political positions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is expected to spearhead the ADC’s policy formulation, membership drive, and strategic alliances as it prepares for upcoming elections.
His entry into the party’s top leadership has stirred political interest, especially among observers who view it as a possible turning point for the ADC in building a viable third force in Nigerian politics.
Political analysts believe Aregbesola’s track record of mobilizing at the grassroots level, combined with his administrative acumen, could significantly alter the party’s national fortunes if supported by a robust structure and policy coherence.
With Aregbesola now at the heart of its strategy engine, the ADC appears poised to step into the spotlight in the months ahead.
