Seun Shotunde, Abeokuta
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has denied allegations that its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, was stoned during the party’s by-election campaign in Remo. The denial came after a video circulating online sparked concerns about the incident.
In a statement, by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olumide Onabajo, at the weekend, ADC clarified that the video was misleading and did not accurately depict what happened during the campaign. The party assured the public that Aregbesola was not stoned, as claimed in the video.
The party said that putting the record straight” The said video being circulated is not only fake but mischievously lifted from the period of the #EndSARS protests in Osun State, a time when Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola was no longer even the Governor. The intention is clear: to misinform the public and discredit the growing popularity of the ADC ahead of 2027.”
“The only challenge faced by our campaign yesterday was the deliberate action of the Nigerian Police, acting under the script of the ruling party in Ogun State, to stop us from reaching our campaign venue. Our canopies were destroyed, our chairs broken, our instruments seized, and our leaders including our National Secretary, our Southwest Chairman, and our State Chairman were blocked from getting to the campaign arena.”
“We wish to state clearly: ADC has come to stay. Ogun people have accepted us as the credible alternative. No amount of propaganda, fake videos, or intimidation can stop the voice of the people.”
