Don’t Insult Anyone, Tackle Them With Facts — Aregbesola Tells ADC Supporters In Lagos
Former minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged the supporters of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) not to insult and attack supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Aregbesola, who doubles as interim national secretary of the ADC, gave the advice upon his return from Abuja to Lagos on Friday.
In a statement released via his social media handles on Friday, the former governor of Osun state thanked supporters who came to receive him at the Lagos airport.
He urged them not to fight, attack or insult anyone, adding that the task before them is immense.
He said that when supporters of the ruling party attack them, they should challenge them with facts about the state of the country.
The statement read: “I sincerely thank our supporters and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who came out to receive me on my arrival in Lagos. The task before us is immense, and I reminded everyone that we do not need to fight, insult, or attack anyone.
“When others resort to abuse or name-calling, we must rise above it. Instead, ask them one simple question: Are Nigerians better off today than they were before? Challenge them with facts on food inflation, the economy, the rising cost of living, and the deepening poverty affecting millions.
“Let our debates remain focused on the issues that matter. Articulate our position clearly and confidently. Explain why our new political home, the ADC, represents a credible and necessary alternative for Nigeria’s progress and long-term sustainability.”
Over the week, ADC was officially unveiled as platform for opposition politicians. The coalition aimed at unseating the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Aregbesola was once a close ally of President Tinubu. Their political association started in 1999, when Tinubu was governor of Lagos. He served as a commissioner for works and infrastructure in Lagos State during Tinubu’s adminstration.