The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, launched a new assault on the ruling party on Tuesday, claiming that “God is not with them because they didn’t start with God” is the reason for its shortcomings.
According to reports, Aregbesola made the remarks in Osogbo during the ADC’s launch, when he spoke to supporters about the country’s current situation and the political course ahead of the upcoming elections.
Aregbesola insisted that the country’s economic suffering, insecurity, and poor governance have worsened as a result of the current administration’s actions, accusing it of being incompetent and greedy.
He said, “They did their best, but because they did not begin with God, God is not with them.” They act selfishly. They have been shameful by all measures, including those related to the economy, security, and government.
He maintained that the country’s moral position and public support had been lost by the ruling party.
The former governor stated that he was confident that the upcoming elections would not be rigged and that the ruling party’s standard tactics would not work.
They can’t rig the election because we are aware of their strategies. He advised followers, “Go and start taking good care of old women who have reached menopause, dress them nicely, and let them sit in tens at various polling places on election day. Leave the rest to us.”
Aregbesola cautioned that attempts to rig elections will encounter strong opposition from both the populace and divine retribution.
According to Aregbesola, the African Democratic Congress is still the strongest political option for saving the country from widespread insecurity, poverty, famine, and poor governance.
He said that the occasion was meaningful, commemorating 15 years since his administration took over in Osun State and pointing out that he had previously been sworn in as governor at the same site.
The former governor predicted that the ADC would take back control of Osun and gain significant traction nationwide.
“We will definitely meet in Abere by August next year; after August, we will assume the presidency,” he said.
Aregbesola maintained that Osun State citizens are still affected by his political legacy.
“Everywhere in Osun, people connect with what we stand for. The things we accomplished and left behind during our time here still speak for us. This is the reason we always receive the kind of welcome we do here, especially in Osogbo, the state capital,” he stated.
He insisted that the positive response from the populace demonstrates the ADC’s continued influence in Osun’s political scene.
