South West ADC Rallies Behind Aregbesola, Rejects Removal Petition as ‘Unfounded’

South West ADC Rallies Behind Aregbesola, Rejects Removal Petition as ‘Unfounded’

The South West leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its unwavering support for the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, dismissing a petition seeking his removal as baseless and lacking constitutional merit.

In a statement issued by regional party leaders, the South West ADC described the petition as an attempt to create unnecessary division within the party at a time when it is focused on strengthening its internal structures and expanding its national influence. The leaders insisted that Aregbesola continues to enjoy the confidence of the party’s leadership in the region and remains committed to advancing the ADC’s objectives.

The regional leadership maintained that any concerns regarding party officials must be handled strictly in accordance with the ADC’s constitution and established internal processes. According to the statement, the petition does not reflect the position of the South West chapter and should not be interpreted as representing the collective interests of party members across the region.

Party officials further urged members to remain united and avoid actions capable of undermining the ADC’s growing political momentum. They emphasized that internal disagreements should be resolved through dialogue and institutional mechanisms rather than public campaigns that could weaken the party’s cohesion.

The development comes amid heightened political realignments ahead of future electoral contests, with the ADC seeking to position itself as a credible alternative within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. Analysts note that maintaining unity among party leaders will be critical as opposition parties continue to reorganize and attract new political stakeholders.

While the controversy surrounding the petition has generated public attention, the South West ADC reiterated that Aregbesola retains its full backing and called on members to remain focused on strengthening the party rather than engaging in internal disputes.