ADC Crisis Worsens Ahead of 2027 as South-West Expresses Discontent “We Need Clarity” — ADC South-West Questions Aregbesola’s Role
ABUJA
The internal crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has deepened after the party’s South-West caucus accused the National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, of actions they say are affecting coordination, unity, and growth of the party in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The concerns followed a review meeting held after the party’s recent national convention in Abuja, where South-West leaders said the challenges observed go beyond the event itself and point to wider issues within the party structure in the region.
The position was contained in a statement issued by Dr Babatunde Oke, National Director of Communication and Programmes, on behalf of the South-West leadership led by Honourable Rahman Owokoniran.
According to the caucus, repeated attempts to resolve the issues internally have not yielded results, despite several communications sent to the party’s national headquarters.
They raised concerns over what they described as poor coordination in key activities such as membership registration, party expansion, and mobilization in the South-West.
The caucus also expressed disappointment with the region’s performance and representation at the national convention, which they described as unacceptable for a zone considered strategically important to the party.
They warned that the situation reflects deeper structural and leadership concerns that require urgent attention.
In the statement, the South-West leadership questioned Aregbesola’s alignment with the party’s goals, calling for clarity on his role and commitment within the ADC.
The caucus further alleged that his actions have contributed to internal disruptions, including what they described as duplicate state congresses in the region, which they said created avoidable confusion and embarrassment.
They also raised concerns about the emergence of parallel structures and internal disagreements affecting unity across the South-West.
The leadership urged the national chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, to intervene and take firm steps to stabilize the situation, warning that continued internal friction could weaken the party’s chances in the region.
They further cautioned against what they described as “anti-party activities,” insisting that all stakeholders must focus on strengthening the ADC rather than creating divisions.
“We don’t need distractions at this critical stage,” the statement noted, stressing the need for unity, discipline, and coordinated leadership within the party.
The South-West caucus maintained that restoring order and cohesion remains key to the party’s growth and electoral readiness going forward.