Edo ADC leader welcomes defectors and urges resistance to Tinubu’s second term
Ken Imasuagbon, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on Nigerians to mobilise against President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. The appeal was made during an event in Ewohimi, Edo State, where Imasuagbon received defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ADC. He described the movement as a “tsunami” and a sign of growing confidence in the ADC. The event was attended by several notable political figures and party stakeholders.
Key takeaways
- Ken Imasuagbon urged Nigerians to mobilise against President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term and called for citizens to reclaim their mandate.
- The defection of PDP members, led by Chief Clifford Eineh, was highlighted as part of a significant political shift in Edo State.
- Imasuagbon stated that the influx of new ADC members signals rising public confidence in the party as an alternative.
- Former Edo State Governor and ADC National Legal Adviser, Prof. Oserhimen Osunbor, warned that APC’s dominance does not guarantee electoral success and cited internal party challenges.
- The ADC will hold its convention on April 14 in Abuja to determine its presidential flagbearer.
