National leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Oyegun, said that the coming of the Obedient Movement into the party in Edo State is a sign that the people are ready to join the struggle for a leadership change in the country.
Oyegun spoke in Benin yesterday about the mass exodus of the members of the Obedient Movement into the ADC.
The former APC chairman stated that a new Nigeria was possible with the calibre of people joining the party, noting that he was happy that the Obedient Movement was joining the ADC.
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He said, "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 Obedient 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 was 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 that our one target is to save the country. We must start by making sure that, through the ADC, we make a new Nigeria possible.
The state coordinator of the Obedient Movement, Asemota Idiogbe, said ADC is 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 become the president of the country.
He said, "This is the right party to battle the APC in Edo and Nigeria.
ADC will take over Edo and the country. We expect Peter Obi to be the president. We are here to better 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 people who made the Labour Party thick. Now that we have fused into 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 Kenneth Odion commended the Obedient Movement for joining the ADC, noting that the party was poised to do well in the next election.
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The state woman leader, Faith Ebhogabhe, said the ADC is on a rescue mission. We are David and sent to Goliath. We are going to bring the APC down with your voter's card.
"We are taking over the country, no matter what they have taken from us. The pain is enough. The moment we deliver, the pains will be no more. We are here to change the narrative. Women must be ready to fly."
