Emmanuel lkpeama
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly reacted to comments made by former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who criticized the party and campaigned for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Aregbesola’s remarks were made during a political gathering organized by the ADC in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos
In a release signed by the Lagos APC Spokesperson Hon Seye Oladejo views Aregbesola’s comments as not only disappointing but also a betrayal of trust and values he once professed under the party.
The party dismissed the ADC’s “new deal” as “recycled rhetoric,” stating that Nigerians won’t entrust their future to a party without a proven track record or solid ideology.
“The attention of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to recent statements credited to the former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, during a political gathering organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos.”
“In his remarks, Ogbeni Aregbesola, who once served under the APC-led Federal Government, attempted to cast aspersions on the same platform that gave him national prominence, alleging that the APC, alongside other major political parties, has failed Nigerians. He went further to campaign for the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.”
“Let it be known that the APC in Lagos views Aregbesola’s comments as not only disappointing but also a betrayal of trust and values he once professed under our party.”
“His utterances reek of political desperation and opportunism, masquerading under the guise of a “new deal” that lacks substance, structure, or credibility.”
He continued”On Aregbesola’s Claims of APC Failure,it is ironic that a man who enjoyed the goodwill and political platform of the APC for over two decades from his days as Commissioner in Lagos to becoming Governor of Osun State and later a Federal Minister can now publicly denounce the same party.
“If APC has failed, then Ogbeni Aregbesola must take responsibility for his own role in governance, rather than seeking to rewrite history and distance himself for cheap political relevance.”
“On the Alleged “New Deal” by ADC:
The so-called “new deal” offered by the ADC is nothing more than recycled rhetoric.
“Nigerians are not swayed by fanfare or emotional songs at political rallies. The electorate is more discerning today and will not entrust the future of this country to a party without a proven track record, solid ideology, or cohesive leadership.”
Oladejo highlighted some of the achievements of the party in Lagos, citing progress in infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and technology-driven reforms, reminding Aregbesola and his allies that politics without loyalty and gratitude leads to irrelevance.
“Lagos remains a shining example of progressive governance under the APC. From infrastructure to healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and technology-driven reforms, the state continues to set the pace nationally. No amount of political grandstanding can erase this reality.”
“Loyalty and Integrity in Politics:
While individuals are free to pursue their political ambitions, it is expected that they do so with integrity and decorum.”
“Lagos APC is not threatened by theatrics or sudden political conversions. However, we remind Aregbesola and his allies that politics without loyalty and gratitude is a dangerous path that leads to irrelevance.”
Ahead of 2027 Elections,the Party’s image maker stated that the party remains united, focused, and determined to deliver dividends of democracy to its people as it welcomes constructive criticism but rejects outright falsehoods and political showmanship aimed at misleading the public.
“The APC in Lagos remains united, focused, and determined to continue delivering dividends of democracy to our people.”
“We welcome constructive criticism, but we reject outright falsehoods and political showmanship aimed at misleading the public.”
He therefore urges the public to be wary of individuals who jump ship when their personal ambitions are no longer served and pretend to offer solutions to problems they helped create.
“In conclusion, while we recognize the right of every Nigerian to join any political party of their choice, we urge the public to be wary of those who jump ship only when their personal ambitions are no longer served, and who now pretend to offer solutions to problems they helped create.”
“We remain committed to building a greater Lagos and a stronger Nigeria.”he submitted
