The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Nigerians to support the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to eradicate hunger, drastically reduce fuel prices, and restore security across the country if elected into power.
Speaking in Ilorin on Tuesday, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the current hardship caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has created a strong demand for an alternative political force.
“The most important thing is that our job is half done with the current hunger in the land. Nigerians don’t want APC anymore. Anyone suffering today knows that they don’t want APC anymore,” Abdullahi stated.
He stressed that ADC’s main challenge is to convince Nigerians that it is different from other opposition parties and represents a credible alternative.
According to the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, ADC was formed in response to what he described as the “catastrophic policies” of the APC-led government, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the resultant inflation.
“Look at the hardship caused by their policies. The vulcanizer who needs fuel for his machine knows how much he suffers. Parents sending children to school know that N5,000 today is not up to what N500 was before APC came on board,” he said.
Abdullahi accused the ruling party of deliberately destabilizing opposition parties to maintain its hold on power, noting that ADC emerged as a coalition of politicians from PDP, SDP, NNPP, LP, and other parties determined to rescue the country.
ADC’s Promises for Nigerians
- End hunger: “I have tasted hunger before, so I know what it feels like. We will eradicate hunger from this nation,” Abdullahi assured.
- Reduce fuel prices: “Current fuel prices make business unprofitable. We will bring them down.”
- Restore security: He expressed concern over the rising insecurity in Kwara State, citing banditry in Patigi, Ifelodun, and Babanla as examples.
“Even my farm in that area is unsafe because of bandits. We are committed to restoring peace and comfort to Nigerians,” he added.
Abdullahi urged Nigerians to give ADC a chance in 2027, promising that the party’s focus is to return stability and prosperity to the country.
