APC’s Era of Bad Governance Will Soon End – Aregbesola

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the former Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has completed his ADC membership revalidation today at Ward 8, Unit 1, Ifofin, Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State saying this phase of bad governance in Nigeria will soon end.

Ogbeni Aregbesola who was in company of other top ADC party leaders in the state
completed this exercise around 12:44pm to become first person in Nigeria to perform the exercise.

Earlier, the Osun State Chairman of ADC Membership Mobilization, Registration and Revalidation committee, Kamir Akinlabi Modashiru, had charged members of the Party on the need to revalidate their membership cards and also called on those who just joined to try and obtain one as early as possible.

Also reacting, National Chairman of Membership Mobilization, Registration and Revalidation committee, Senator Sadiq Yaradua, said ADC National body decided to start the membership registration and revalidation exercise in Osun State because of the symbol of Omoluabi that the citizen of the state portrays.

He said, ‘ we are here to declare the registration open in Osun, and not just Osun but here in Ilesa East. We have a leader that the whole nation respects here in Osun. A man that has the symboll of transparency, honesty, good character, and integrity and that was why the National Chairman of the party approved that the exercise should start from here.”

Yaradua said, ” everything we do here is transparent and therefore this process is also transparent. Everyone is expected to pay registration token of just #500, but no cash collection. We want to show Nigerians that we are not like other parties who deceives Nigerians and their members over registration. We want Nigerians to own the party and choose their leaders from different wards when the time arises.”

He said the card has 10 visible and invincible security features, so that there won’t be fake or imitation of the card.

After his registration and revalidation, the elated scribe of ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who addressed his teeming supporters and members of the Party that had come to witness the occasion enjoined the joyous supporters to pay a minute silence for the repose of Brigadier General Musa Uba, Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno State, who was kil*led by ISWAP after previously surviving an ambush.

Ogbeni Aregbesola said, “today is supposed to be happy and joyous day for me, but im not happy at all because, our nation is going through pain and anguish. My deepest sympathy goes to the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba. It’s a story of shock, pain and sorrow for Nigerians to lose such a courageous man while defending the integrity of his nation. Let me also send my deepest sympathy to the families of the 30 abducted girls in Kebbi and the Church that was attacked in Kwara State few hours ago.”

“One of the major components of governance of the nation is to secure the nation and revive the economy if such nation but, in this very important aspect, the government in power has failed Nigerians. I pray that God should end this bad phase in our nation.”

Ogbeni Aregbesola also seized on the occasion to address the misinformation and misrepresentation of his move to ADC. He said ” I did not defect as it was being said in some quarters. I only joined other Nigerians to adopt ADC to bring the nation out of the present problem it has found himself. I was among those who kept complaining of the wrong moves of APC, telling them that all their moves are anti-people. I kept complaining but they refused. And to cap it all, I was expelled from APC along witht tose who were with me, those who were complaining about the abnormalities going in the party. So i matched on, I’m matching on, with courage, dedication and will to bring Nigerians out of this quagmire. With faith in God and the support of our unwavering people i know this phase of bad governance will soon end.”

*My Statement On Igbo Presidency Misinterpreted – Primate Ayodele Clarifies

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has explained that his statement regarding the fate of the Igbos in becoming Nigeria’s president has been misinterpreted.

The prophet had said in a video weeks ago that there is a curse that Igbos must be cleansed of if they ever want to rule Nigeria again.

He revealed that if they are not ready to take off the course, the presidency will continue to elude the region regardless of their candidates.

However, in some quarters, this statement is being perceived as Primate Ayodele standing against Igbo presidency and expressing his hatred for the region.

In a clarification signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele made it known that his statement was a prophetic warning to the region, and not a means to stop them from ruling the country. He stated that if his prophetic directions are followed, nothing stops the region from producing a president to rule the nation.

He made it known that if he wasn’t in support of Igbo presidency, he wouldn’t be giving spiritual directions and solutions, the same way he does for everyone, as God reveals to him.

“I have observed that my message about a curse affecting the chances of the Igbos for their presidential ambition has been grossly misunderstood and misinterpreted. In some quarters, it’s been perceived as my hatred for the tribe and my support for the current administration.

“It’s important for me to clarify that there has never been a time when my messages or prophecies expressed my hatred for any tribe for whatever reason. I love everyone regardless of their tribe, and this is why my church has a mixture of several tribes and ethnic groups, because we don’t segregate; we treat everyone respectfully, regardless of what they represent.

“My statement about the Igbo curse is more of a solution towards getting the presidency than what it’s been perceived to be. I issue warnings to people most of the time, and these warnings, if well followed, will definitely provide solutions to whatever problems it was issued for.”

The prophet made it known that he isn’t against Igbo presidency and what he would have expected after the message was questions about how to take off the curse in preparation for the 2027 presidential election, instead of the misinterpretation of his statement.

Furthermore, he reiterated that he delivered the message God sent him to, and it’s left for the recipients to either accept it or reject.

“I am not against Igbo presidency, and this is why I shared the secret of cleansing the tribe of the curse that has been blocking their progress regarding presidency. What should come after that are questions on how to take off the curse in preparation for the 2027 presidential election, but the wrong steps are being taken.

“God has sent me to deliver his message; he has also provided a solution for them to get a chance at the presidency; it’s left for them to either follow or reject it.”

Ajadi storms PDP convention, says party’s glory restored ahead of 2027 election

The city of Ibadan surged with political energy on Saturday as thousands of delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) filled the Lekan Salami Stadium for the party’s highly anticipated 2025 National Convention.
The two-day event, holding from November 15 to 16, has drawn party leaders from all 36 states, signaling what many describe as a defining moment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent philanthropist; mobiliser and advocate of good governance across the federation and businessman, arrived at the venue early on Saturday to a warm reception.

Speaking with journalists, he expressed confidence that the convention marks the party’s full return to national relevance after what he called “years of turbulence and internal repair.”

“The PDP has restored its glory,” Ajadi declared. “What you are seeing here today in Ibadan is not just a convention—it is the rebirth of a winning party. In 2027, total victory is certain. We will take the mantle of leadership across all 36 states and reclaim Nigeria.”

Ajadi, known as one of the most vocal mobilisers in the Southwest, noted that the gathering offers the party a fresh opportunity for reconciliation and strategic repositioning.

“This is the time for healing, unity, and preparation,” he said. “Nigerians are looking for a progressive alternative that can rescue the economy, stabilise governance, and restore hope. The PDP is ready to answer that call.”
Delegates from across the federation began arriving in Ibadan as early as Friday, November 14. Many northern delegates, who lodged in different hotels within the metropolis, were seen boarding coaster buses in convoys to the stadium on Saturday morning. Their early arrival, observers say, underscores the importance the party has placed on unity and early groundwork ahead of the next election cycle.

Southwest delegates—particularly from Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and host state Oyo—also arrived in their numbers. Party officials described the turnout as “massive,” noting that it reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening the PDP’s structures in the region.
Security personnel from the police, civil defence, the DSS, and Oyo State’s Amotekun Corps mounted strategic positions around the stadium, while traffic officials worked tirelessly to manage the heavy flow of vehicles along Ring Road and nearby routes.
The convention is expected to produce new members of the National Working Committee (NWC), assess internal party reforms, and unveil a comprehensive roadmap toward 2027. PDP governors, senators, House of Representatives members, former national officers, and other prominent leaders are expected to participate in key sessions and deliberations.

According to party insiders, speeches from influential national figures—scheduled for later today and Sunday—will likely shape public expectations and help define the alliances and strategies that will drive the party into the 2027 elections.
As chants, drums, and colourful PDP banners lifted the atmosphere inside the stadium, one message echoed across Ibadan: “the PDP is back on its feet—stronger, louder, and gearing up to challenge for power once again.”