2027: Aregbesola declares ADC Nigeria’s only credible alternative
The former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has declared the party the only credible alternative political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, positioning it as a party of conscience and service to Nigerians.
Aregbesola made the remark on Saturday during the official unveiling of the ADC’s new state secretariat in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
He criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for what he described as poor governance and failure to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
“Under the current administration, hunger has taken over the land. Governance has been reduced to personal enrichment and political intimidation,” Aregbesola said. “Nigerians are suffering because of the failure of leadership under the APC.”
He maintained that the worsening economic hardship in the country would translate into increased public support for ADC, which he described as a party rooted in discipline, accountability, and service to the people.
Also speaking at the event, former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, said the emergence of ADC marked the dawn of a new political movement in Kwara. According to him, the party is determined to create a governance model that reflects the collective aspirations of the people.
“Kwara is going to be different because the ADC is poised to entrench a new order that represents the true will of our people,” Ahmed said. “Our farmers are suffering due to insecurity, and the government must restore confidence so that they can safely return to their farms.”
In his remarks, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, asserted that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had lost relevance, insisting that ADC now stands as the only viable opposition party both in Kwara and across Nigeria.
“Would you believe this party was unveiled only three months ago? That shows the people have embraced us,” Abdullahi said. “The question is no longer whether Kwarans want the APC, they don’t. The real question is whether we can convince them that ADC is the credible alternative, and that’s what we’ll achieve by 2027.”
He also expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the state, particularly in rural areas, emphasising ADC’s commitment to promoting safety and good governance.
“Our people can no longer farm safely, and that’s why the ADC is building a party that truly represents their interests,” Abdullahi added.