𝗸𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗶 𝗘𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗹’𝗮𝗮𝘄𝗶: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗴𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗶’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀.

The political landscape of Nigeria, much like its vibrant culture, is never short of drama. But the latest act Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stepping into the role of Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has triggered an embarrassing cacophony of criticism, sour grapes, and outright pettiness. Why? Because for once, a seasoned politician dares to steer the ship of a coalition party towards realignment and relevance in 2027.

Let’s be clear: Ogbeni is no stranger to political strategy or success. From his transformative tenure as Governor of Osun State to his deft maneuvering on the national stage, his political acumen is beyond question. Yet, here come the jagabandits the same naysayers who would rather see the Nigerian political terrain mired in perpetual chaos crying foul like babies over a man repositioning himself and his party to build a coalition that could genuinely challenge the status quo.

Critics allege “power grab,” “undue influence,” and “betrayal of principles.” Yet, these critiques come from those who have made a career out of inaction, whining from the sidelines instead of rolling up their sleeves. To them, any attempt at political innovation or coalition-building is a threat to their fragile turf.

The ADC’s adoption of Ogbeni as Interim National Secretary signals a commitment to recalibrate and challenge the dominant two-party stranglehold on Nigeria’s future. It is a bold move, one that demands strategic vision, discipline, and leadership qualities Ogbeni possesses in abundance.

To those who refuse to understand: politics is not a playground for ideological purity tests or endless debate over minor details. It’s a battlefield where pragmatism, coalition-building, and vision for the people are essential. Ogbeni is not just playing the game; he is rewriting its rules.

So, let the jagabandits cry. History will remember Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola not as a villain in this political drama, but as a catalyst for genuine change in Nigeria’s coalition politics. The question is: will the critics continue to wail from the sidelines, or will they finally step up to join the march towards 2027?