Let ADC’s Emergence Recharge Our Resolve, Not Dampen Our Morale. – Owoka To Apc
Let ADC’s Emergence Recharge Our Resolve, Not Dampen Our Morale. – Owoka To Apc
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress and APC chairman hopeful in Ondo State, Dr. Olajide Owoka, has issued a rallying call to party faithful across Ondo State and beyond, urging them to see the recent emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a tonic—not a threat. In a moment thick with political tension and veiled ambition, Owoka’s voice cut through like a trumpet blast at dawn, reminding APC members of the sacrifices that earned them the crown, and the responsibility that comes with wearing it.
From the historical bedrock of Alliance for Democracy (AD), through the refining furnace of Action Congress (AC) and its metamorphosis into Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), to the eventual fusion that gave birth to APC, Nigeria’s ruling party has walked a path paved with ideology, vision, and nationalistic fervor. This, Owoka noted, stands in stark contrast to the spontaneous assembly of “political almajiris and jaajaweeds” that birthed the ADC—a patchwork coalition sewn with ambition but little ideological fabric.
He stressed that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC-led federal government has shown the courage to confront Nigeria’s economic contradictions head-on. “Despite initial pains, reforms like the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange market, and the introduction of landmark tax reforms have signaled the birth of a more transparent and self-sustaining economy,” he noted.
Owoka pointed to bold investments in national infrastructure—like the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal corridor with rail integration, and the PPP-driven Benin-Asaba Superhighway—as proof that APC is not just talking governance but doing it. He also acknowledged strides in energy reform, including the Electricity Act amendment signed into law in 2024, which channels development directly to host communities. Stressing futher, he just introduced the tax reform bills, aimed at improving economic growth.
Furthermore, the administration has boosted daily crude oil output from 900,000 to 1,700,000 barrels, potentially increasing revenue and stimulating economic growth.
All these are not empty policies—they are deliberate moves to rewire the engine of the Nigerian economy,” he asserted.
Yet he acknowledged the government’s imperfections. “Yes, we are in a tight season. Yes, inflation bites and the cost of living is steep. But let us not forget—we are undergoing surgery, not burial. These reforms are not to punish but to rescue,” he declared, warning that failure to act would have plunged Nigeria into a Venezuela-style crisis of collapsed oil wealth and runaway inflation.
He cautioned against the self-inflicted wounds that internal bickering can leave, drawing lessons from the past. “Tinubu’s government may be young, but it is already proving to be a listening one—open to course correction and eager to make life more meaningful for the average Nigerian,” he asserted.
Owoka, however, expressed dismay at figures such as El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, whose recent political rhetoric he described as “noisemaking in a marketplace of conscience.” According to him, “One thrives on ethnic and religious provocation; the other is a chameleon—feigning integrity, yet intoxicated by opportunism.” Their actions, he argued, mirror the same script once used to undermine former President Jonathan, now seemingly being recycled against President Tinubu.
He charged APC appointees and elected officers to rise above aloofness, emphasizing the need to remain connected to the grassroots. “Power belongs to the people. We must not forget that we all fought for this victory. While not everyone can be appointed or elected, everyone deserves to be heard and respected. That is how we strengthen the base and make the president’s work easier,” he urged.
In his view, the emergence of ADC may indeed be a needed jolt—a reminder that no party should ever grow complacent. He described the situation as a welcome “political caffeine shot” to reignite the APC’s internal combustion engine. But Owoka was quick to declare: “There is no vacancy in Aso Rock come 2027. This is a festival of continuity, not a political jamboree.”
Echoing the recent position of Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, who described the opposition coalition as “a house without a foundation,” Owoka stated unequivocally that the current alignment of power-seekers is bound to crumble under the weight of their conflicting interests and ideological hollowness. According to Baba-Ahmed, as published in Daily Trust, “You cannot bake a national alternative with self-centered chefs using recipes from expired menus.”
Turning his focus to the politics back home in Ondo State, Dr. Owoka commended His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, for his visionary leadership and impactful developmental strides across the state. He noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s strategic infrastructure development, people-centered policies, and inclusive governance style have rendered opposition parties politically irrelevant in the Sunshine State.
The good people of Ondo made no mistake in entrusting their mandate to Gov. Aiyedatiwa, Dr. Owoka affirmed.
His works speak for him. The roads, schools, healthcare improvements, and empowerment programs are glaring testimonies of his commitment to the people.
Owoka concluded his advisory note with a prophetic caution: “Let us stay united, because when the music of 2027 fades, some of these recycled politicians currently throwing stones will come back knocking on our door. If we do not guard the gate with loyalty and structure, what becomes of those who stood firm when it was inconvenient to do so?”
His message was as clear as the midday sun: APC must not only defend its turf—it must cultivate it, nourish it, and keep it fertile for future harvests.
