ADC’s ‘new deal’, recycled rhetoric — Lagos APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described the “new deal” of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as nothing but recycled rhetoric.

The party also emphasised that Nigerians are more discerning and cannot entrust the future of the country to a party without a proven track record, solid ideology, or cohesive leadership.

Spokesman of the Lagos APC, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, made this known while reacting to the statement credited to the former Minister of Interior under the APC-led presidency, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, at a political gathering organised by the African Democratic Congress in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos.

Aregbesola alleged that the APC, alongside other major political parties, has failed Nigerians.

Reacting to the statement, Mogaji Oladejo described Aregbesola’s comments as disappointing and a betrayal of the trust and values he once professed under the party.

He stated, “His utterances reek of political desperation and opportunism, masquerading under the guise of a ‘new deal’ that lacks substance, structure, or credibility.

“It is ironic that a man who enjoyed the goodwill and political platform of the APC for over two decades—from his days as Commissioner in Lagos to becoming Governor of Osun State and later a Federal Minister—can now publicly denounce the same party. If APC has failed, then Ogbeni Aregbesola must take responsibility for his own role in governance, rather than seeking to rewrite history and distance himself for cheap political relevance.

“The so-called ‘new deal’ offered by the ADC is nothing more than recycled rhetoric. Nigerians are not swayed by fanfare or emotional songs at political rallies. The electorate is more discerning today and will not entrust the future of this country to a party without a proven track record, solid ideology, or cohesive leadership.”

Oladejo reaffirmed the Lagos APC’s commitment to good governance while also describing it as a shining example of progressive governance.

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He added, “From infrastructure to healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and technology-driven reforms, the state continues to set the pace nationally. No amount of political grandstanding can erase this reality.

“While individuals are free to pursue their political ambitions, it is expected that they do so with integrity and decorum. Lagos APC is not threatened by theatrics or sudden political conversions. However, we remind Aregbesola and his allies that politics without loyalty and gratitude is a dangerous path that leads to irrelevance.”

As the 2027 general elections gather momentum, he emphasised the Lagos APC’s rejection of falsehoods and political showmanship targeted at misleading the public.

“The APC in Lagos remains united, focused, and determined to continue delivering dividends of democracy to our people. We welcome constructive criticism, but we reject outright falsehoods and political showmanship aimed at misleading the public.

“While we recognise the right of every Nigerian to join any political party of their choice, we urge the public to be wary of those who jump ship only when their personal ambitions are no longer served, and who now pretend to offer solutions to problems they helped create,” he said.

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