The interim national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was at the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State to kick off the African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership drive.
He urged Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
The former Minister of the Interior said neither the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nor the Labour Party (LP) is the answer.
A statement by a chieftain, Funmi Onita-Coker, quoted the former minister as urging the prospective ADC members to stand firm.
Aregbesola said, “I am urging you to go out and spread the gospel of the ADC to all Nigerians, particularly those living in your local government areas.
“Tell them that a new vista of hope and opportunity now awaits them in our party as we promise a new deal that would see to it that our dear country, Nigeria, is reset to the path of development and progress.”
He said APC, PDP and LP to offer a democratic platform that would ensure good governance that brings change.
He said, “I want you all to sensitise Nigerians on the need to join ADC and use the ADC platform to remove the APC government. Having said that, I am also urging you, as well as all other categories of Nigerians, to vote and protect their votes by follow-up vigilance.
“I am also calling on you to make conscious efforts to register as voters in this INEC continuous Voter registration.
“That everybody for now should concentrate on mass mobilisation, that party membership cards will be available soon.”
Former Commissioner for Housing, Rahman Owokoniran, and ADC chairman, George Ashiru, urged Lagosians to prepare for 2027.
Oníta-Coker, who thanked the party members for their sacrifice and patience, emphasised the importance of the mobilisation.
Thanking the members, Ashiru promised that APC would render honest and transparent leadership that would guarantee equal opportunities for Nigerians.
SOURCE: The Nation Newspapers