Political Momentum Grows as ADC Commissions Kwara State Secretariat, Commences Welcoming Decampees
Kwara State witnessed a major political gathering yesterday as hundreds of politicians, party stakeholders, and community leaders converged in Ilorin for the official commissioning of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) State Secretariat and the launch of its membership registration exercise.
The event, which drew political heavyweights from within and outside the state, marked a renewed push by the ADC to position itself as a credible alternative in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Delivering his keynote address, former Governor of Kwara State and ADC chieftain, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, described the ADC as the “only political party capable of driving Nigeria toward genuine growth and sustainable development.”
Ahmed likened the ADC to a “vehicle of progress” that is yet to begin its full journey, urging Nigerians to seize the moment and join the party’s movement.
“The ADC vehicle has not moved yet. This is the right time to join and be part of the successful journey,” he declared.
The former governor emphasized that the ADC’s people-centered ideology and developmental vision distinguish it as the true alternative capable of transforming Nigeria’s political and economic future.
Also addressing the gathering, former Minister of Interior and ADC Interim National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, threw a challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), questioning its record of unfulfilled promises.
“Where are all the APC campaign promises? Let the poor breathe — are we breathing?” Aregbesola asked pointedly, drawing applause from the crowd.
His remarks have since stirred public debate on governance, the economy, and the widening disconnect between government pledges and the everyday realities of Nigerians.
In his own remarks, former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who also serves as the ADC Interim National Publicity Secretary and former senatorial candidate for Kwara Central, described the coming elections as a defining moment in the nation’s history.
“The 2027 elections will be a contest between the Nigerian people and the APC,” Abdullahi said, adding that “those governors defecting to the APC are detested by their people.”
Surprisingly, the immediate past State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Babatunde Muhammad, appeared at the official unveiling of the ADC. His presence shocked many political analysts and has since generated widespread reactions.
Members and supporters of the PDP have begun releasing statements in response, confirming his possible exit and describing him as “a betrayer and a failure whose presence in the party was a major setback.”
The event concluded with the formal opening of the new ADC State Secretariat, symbolizing the party’s growing presence and commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s political future through inclusiveness, accountability, and grassroots engagement