Nigeria, July 2 -- Newly appointed interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Rauf Aregbesola said he accepted his appointment as the interim national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in order to build a party that is absolutely committed to the people and rooted in democratic values, the rule of law, and social justice.

Mr Aregbesola said this while accepting his appointment on Tuesday night in Abuja.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had adopted the ADC as its platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

The coalition appointed a former Senate President, David Mark, as its interim national chairman...