Aregbesola says ADC will take over from APC in 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared itself the next major political force to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

Former Osun State governor and ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on Saturday during the inauguration of the party’s new state secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the ruling APC had failed Nigerians through poor governance and misplaced priorities.

Aregbesola described the ADC as a party built on conscience, service, and people-centred policies. He said the growing hardship across the country had created a political opening for the ADC, which he believes will become the people’s preferred choice in the next election cycle.

According to him, the APC government has deepened poverty, weakened governance, and turned leadership into a tool for personal gain rather than public good. He said hunger, unemployment, and insecurity have worsened under the current administration, adding that Nigerians are ready for change.

Former Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, also spoke at the event, saying the unveiling of the ADC secretariat marked the beginning of a political rebirth in Kwara. He said the party’s emergence represents hope for citizens who have been disappointed by failed promises and economic hardship.

Ahmed noted that insecurity has driven many farmers from their lands, worsening food scarcity, and urged the government to restore peace so rural communities can thrive again.

ADC National Publicity Secretary and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the PDP has lost relevance and the ADC now stands as the only true opposition party capable of challenging the APC nationwide.

He said the party’s rapid growth since its unveiling three months ago shows Nigerians’ readiness for a new direction. According to him, people are tired of both the APC and PDP and now see the ADC as the alternative that represents their interests.

The event drew large crowds of supporters, youth groups, and political stakeholders who described the ADC’s rise as a fresh wave of change ahead of 2027. Many attendees said the gathering symbolised a major shift in Kwara’s political landscape and a strong statement that the ADC is ready to compete for power at all levels.