The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called on party supporters to monitor the movement of election results from polling stations through the various collation centres during the 2027 general elections.
Titiansloaded reports that Aregbesola gave the directive on Saturday while addressing supporters at the party’s campaign rally at Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi State, where he represented ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark.
He instructed voters to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots, stressing that their responsibility should include witnessing the counting, announcement and official documentation of results.
The former Minister of Interior further directed supporters to ensure that representatives accompany the recorded results to ward collation centres before proceeding to their homes.
He explained that the monitoring exercise should continue through local government and state collation centres to ensure transparency throughout the electoral process.
Aregbesola also appealed to Nigerians to exercise restraint despite their dissatisfaction with the country’s current situation, urging them to channel their grievances into political participation rather than violence.
He said the party leadership wanted supporters to remain peaceful and avoid confrontations or actions capable of disturbing public order ahead of the January 16, 2027 election.
According to him, Nigerians should use the forthcoming election to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through the ballot and support the ADC instead.
Aregbesola conveyed Mark’s message to party members, encouraging them to mobilise extensively across their communities and ensure a strong turnout for the opposition party.
He emphasised that remaining at polling units until results were properly counted and documented would help supporters protect their votes and monitor the credibility of the exercise.
The ADC national secretary also called for greater political transformation, arguing that Nigeria required a fresh approach to governance to address its numerous challenges.
He expressed confidence that the party could contribute to rebuilding the country and delivering the changes Nigerians were demanding.
Aregbesola described the proposed political transition as an opportunity for national renewal, insisting that the ADC was committed to bringing about a new direction for the country.
