National leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Oyegun, on Monday said a new Nigeria was possible with the calibre of people joining the party.
Oyegun spoke in Benin at the mass exodus of the members of the Obidient Movement into the ADC.
The former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress stressed that the Obedient Movement’s entry into the party in the state is a sign that the people are ready to join the struggle for a leadership change.
Oyegun, who noted that he was happy that the Obidient movement was joining the ADC, added: “A new Nigeria is truly possible. A few days ago, I was in the hall when a colourful and important personality, Dele Momodu, joined us.
“Today is the first time I saw youths who were committed to the nation-building. It is my first time meeting members of the Obidient Movement in this number. We are convinced that the youth of this country are ready.
“You have decided to take up the struggle yourself by joining the ADC. I am happy. I want to say that from the day the coalition came together, I have been convinced that we are on the right path.”
“I am sure you are not happy with what is happening in Nigeria and Edo State. Remember that the chairman said our one target is to save the country. We must start to make sure that, through the ADC, we make a new Nigeria possible.”
Speaking, state coordinator of Obidient movement, Asemota Idiogbe, described ADC as the right party to battle APC in Edo and Nigeria.
He stated that he expected Peter Obi to become the party’s flagbearer and, eventually, the president of the country.
He said, “This is the right party to battle the APC in Edo and Nigeria. The ADC will take over Edo and the country. We expect Peter Obi to be the president. We are here to improve the party, not to ask for positions.
“We will influence the masses to vote for the ADC. The party is for people who want a better Nigeria. I want to let you know that the current leaders were the ones who made the Labour Party thick. Now that we have fused into the ADC, Labour is no more.
“We don’t share money to mobilise people. We are self-funded. Some of those who won on our platform betrayed us and joined the APC.”
State Chairman of the party, Kenneth Odion, commended the Obidient Movement for joining the ADC, noting that the party was poised to do well in the next election.
