Aribisogan
Former Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan has stated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will take over the mantle of leadership in the state from the ruling APC in 2026.
Speaking during the inauguration of the State Working Committee (SWC( of the party in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, the new Publicity Secretary of the party, said that the inauguration was the beginning of a new political direction for the people of the state.
Aribisogan said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed the people of Ekiti through what he called the greed of the few, incompetence, mismanagement, and poor governance.
According to him, “the APC has become a failed party. It has become a burden on the people of the state. the incumbent government has not only abandoned the people, he has continue to feed a few political godfathers at the expense of the majority.”
He however said that the ADC represents a people-oriented platform capable of addressing the yearnings and aspirations of the masses of Ekiti who have been left behind by the current administration.
“This is the beginning of a new order; a new direction in our political journey in the state. The ADC is poised to entrench a party that reflects the true aspirations of Ekiti people,” the former lawmaker said.
Aribisogan , who served as a two term lawmaker in Ekiti state House of Assembly between 2015 and 2023, expressed concern over the rising intimidation and harassment of opposition voices in the state.
He urged the ruling APC in the state to stop the unwholesome and unwarranted behaviour, if truly the party desire peace in Ekiti state.
” If truly, the APC is not threatened or jittery, why clamping down on the opposition. If truly they desire peace why sending hoodlum and thugs to individuals who expresses their views, ” he querried
He lamented that the incessant cases of harassment and political attacks have provoked many innocent Ekitis who are victims of this needless attacks.
He said, “ political Insecurity is at an all-time high in Ekiti. Majority of our people in the city centres are daily being prevented from going about their normal activities because of frequent attacks by the APC goons.”
The former Speaker assured that the ADC in the state will focus on restoring security, rebuilding the economy, and promoting industrialization and real inclusive governance if given the mandate to lead the state come 2026.
