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National Coordinator of O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, has disclosed that the group will venture into politics if there is no tangible evidence that Nigeria will be restructured in the next few months.
Adams, who is the Aaare Onakananfo of Yoruba Land, stated this yesterday during the 25th anniversary ceremony of OPC in Lagos.
Although, he did not give the details of how OPC will enter into politics, he said the group’s strategy would be kept a secret for now.
He, however, seems to be relying on the strength of over six million membership of the organisation to gain inroad into the legislature at the states and federal levels.
He said those agitating for restructuring could not continue to take the back stage in politics, adding: “If we participate in politics, we will be in a position to influence what happens in government at all levels. Time for ‘siddon look’ is over.”
He also said the OPC has metamorphosed from the previous outlook of largely illiterate members who are regarded as backbenchers.
“About 30 per cent of members of the National Coordinating Council (NCC) are graduates. Over 96 per cent of OPC members are graduates. So, the future looks great. And we will explore it to the fullest,” he stated.