residency Hits Back at Aregbesola Over "Renewed Hope" Criticism

The Presidency has reacted sharply to comments made by the former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who labeled the administration’s "Renewed Hope" agenda a "scam." Speaking at the National Convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, Aregbesola, now the party's National Secretary—, uestioned when the promised economic relief would materialize, three years into the current tenure.

In a swift rebuttal, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Aregbesola’s remarks as "misleading" and "unfortunate." Onanuga accused the former Osun State Governor of parroting opposition narratives and failing to acknowledge the long-term structural reforms being implemented by President Tinubu. He further claimed that Aregbesola’s own record in Osun was characterized by "unmitigated hardship" and unpaid salaries.

The exchange marks a significant escalation in the rift between the President and his former ally. Political analysts suggest that Aregbesola’s alignment with the ADC indicates a shifting political landscape as factions begin to reorganize ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC convention itself has been a point of controversy, with allegations of interference by various political actors.

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