ADC Leadership Crisis: Lagos Stakeholders Demand Aregesbola’s Immediate Suspension To Save The Party From Further Damage
The growing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is becoming a serious threat to the party’s unity, internal stability and grassroots mobilisation. At a time when the party should be consolidating its structures and preparing for the 2027 general election, avoidable internal disputes are creating frustration, uncertainty and division.
We are particularly concerned about the actions of the Interim National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the controversy surrounding the constitution of caretaker committees across the states. In Lagos State, these developments have reportedly discouraged committed stakeholders who have invested their time, resources and energy in building the party from the grassroots. Members who should be mobilising, organising and strengthening our structures are increasingly becoming frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding the party’s administration.
This is unacceptable. No individual should be allowed to undermine the collective efforts of thousands of party members or weaken the structures built through years of sacrifice.
We support the concerns raised by former Minister Solomon Dalung regarding the caretaker committee appointments, particularly his warning about taking such decisions while the party’s leadership dispute remains before the courts. His concerns about constitutional authority, due process and the consequences of unilateral decisions must not be ignored.
We therefore make our position unequivocal: Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola should be IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED as Interim National Secretary pending a thorough investigation into the allegations surrounding his actions and administrative decisions.
The ADC cannot afford to allow this crisis to deepen while committed stakeholders lose confidence and grassroots mobilisation suffers. The party must urgently review the disputed appointments, consult recognised stakeholders and restore transparent, inclusive and constitutionally guided leadership.
The implications for the 2027 general election are too serious to ignore. A divided and discouraged party structure cannot effectively carry out the enormous organisational work required across wards, local governments and states. The confidence of stakeholders and the commitment of grassroots members must be protected.
Lagos State stakeholders will not remain silent while the sacrifices of committed members are undermined by internal administrative controversies. The ADC belongs to its members, not to any individual.
We are building a political movement that promises Nigerians democratic values, justice, accountability and responsible leadership. These principles must first be demonstrated within our own party.
The time for decisive action is now. Immediate suspension pending investigation, accountability and genuine reconciliation are necessary to prevent further damage to the party.
NO INDIVIDUAL IS BIGGER THAN THE ADC. THE PARTY MUST COME FIRST!
