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APC Told to Redeem Its Image in Lagos State's 18-Month Window

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Lagos State's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been advised by Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition leader, to utilise the remaining 18 months of its tenure to rectify its image by prioritizing a transformation agenda. Owokoniran noted that the APC's actions, including the Police's intervention in Alimosho Local Government Area, are futile attempts to suppress opposition parties. He emphasized that the ADC coalition is a viable alternative to the APC and that its members will not be deterred from removing the ruling party in 2027.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hon. Rahman Owokoniran has urged the APC to focus on governance and stop harassing the ADC coalition in the remaining 18 months of its tenure.
  • Owokoniran stated that the APC's manipulation of the masses has been foiled by the ADC coalition's strategic approach, which has proven to be effective and reliable.
  • The ADC coalition has claimed to have received a formal quit notice from the APC and is determined to deploy democratic strategies to ensure victory in 2027.
  • The APC's actions, including the Police's intervention at Alimosho LGA, are seen as attempts to silence opposition parties.
  • Owokoniran has accused the APC of engaging in anti-democratic and gestapo actions to maintain its power and suppress the opposition.

Statistics:

  • 18 months remaining in the APC's tenure in Lagos State
  • The ADC coalition has stated that it cannot be deterred from removing the APC in 2027
  • According to the coalition, the APC's manipulation of the masses has been foiled by the ADC coalition's strategic approach
  • The coalition has claimed to have received a formal quit notice from the APC
  • The Police intervened at Alimosho Local Government Area on Saturday
  • The ADC coalition had to relocate its meeting from Surulere to a member's property due to venue seizures by the APC

Sources:

  • A statement by Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, ADC Coalition leader, on Monday, July 18, 2022
  • No specific date mentioned for the unveiling of the ADC coalition
  • No specific date mentioned for the coalition's meeting at Surulere
  • No specific date mentioned for the APC's intervention at Alimosho LGA

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