The historic town of Ikire came alive on Thursday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) brought its federal constituency tour for Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan to the town, drawing residents from across the area to witness and participate in the inauguration of the party’s local structures.
From the popular Naira and Kobo junction to the Obada market to the Akire’s palace through Sango, residents of the town trooped out to show love, solidarity and support to the leadership of the party led by the National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
Addressing party faithfuls and supporters at Isale Abata, Ikire, Aregbesola lauded them for their steadfastness and dedication to the course.
The former Minister of Interior, who recalled efforts by true progressives to install a successor from his former party, noted that the time had come for the people of the state to follow a political movement led by people of conscience, character and integrity.
He also stressed that the ADC is committed to bridging the inequality gap by introducing welfarist policies that will ease the current economic downturn.
“You all know how we got here. We did not just join ADC as a party; but we teamed up with key players in our polity who are also ready to correct the current height of misgovernance by those who control the corridors of power.
“It is our belief that with the current state of the nation’s economy, ravaging insecurity and terrorism, as well as the dearth of quality leadership across all sectors, the masses are more than ready to use their votes to reject a government that has neglected their welfare for pecuniary political gains,” Aregbesola stated further.
In their separate remarks, former SSG – Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, Chairman, Omoluabi Progressives, Alhaji Azeez Adesiji, former Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, among others, reiterated the need for party members to participate actively in the ongoing membership registration.
They also stressed the need for members to actively mobilise and educate other citizens on the need to correct the lapses of the present administration by voting the ADC in the 2026 governorship election in the state as well as the 2027 General Elections.
The team had earlier visited the Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi Lambeloye III, who offered his royal blessings for the success of the new political journey.
Some of the dignitaries at the event include Senator Adelere Oriolowo, Alhaji Rasaq Salinsile, Hon. Ademola Owoade, among others.
