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Zoning Won’t Save PDP – ADC Claims New Role as Nigeria’s Most Serious Opposition”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its intention to be a formidable force—not merely a participant—in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking with Vanguard on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made it clear that the ADC is not preoccupied with the often divisive issue of zoning, unlike other major political parties. He stressed that while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed to provide a credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ADC is determined to build a strong, people-oriented movement grounded in principles, not regional compromises.
“Our approach to 2027 is built on merit and national interest, not outdated zoning formulas,” Abdullahi said. “We’re not just looking to contest—we’re building a serious platform capable of winning.”
He explained that the ADC’s priority is to develop grassroots capacity nationwide to contest for positions across all levels—governorships, the Senate, House of Representatives, and state assemblies. “The presidency is important, but we are not treating it as the only prize worth pursuing. That narrow focus is part of the dysfunction in Nigerian politics,” he added.
According to him, the ADC’s goal is not simply to change who holds office, but to transform the way politics is done in Nigeria. “Our emphasis is on readiness, structure, and credibility. The ADC is offering Nigerians a genuine alternative—not just a new name, but a completely different vision.”
Abdullahi criticised both the APC and PDP for prioritising power-sharing over competence and national unity, arguing that the ADC is a deliberate and principled response to Nigeria’s broken political culture.
“Unlike the APC, which was born out of expediency in 2013 as a coalition to oust the PDP, the ADC was created as a necessary intervention—a conscious response to the creeping emergence of a one-party state,” he said. “Over the past decade, meaningful opposition has virtually disappeared. The APC has ruled without effective checks, while the PDP has failed to articulate a clear alternative.”
He argued that the ADC is stepping into this vacuum with a new kind of politics—focused, principled, and people-driven. “We are not here to play reactionary politics. We are here to offer solutions. We are building from the ground up, and that’s where real political transformation begins.”
Abdullahi pointed to the ADC’s growing momentum, particularly in the South East, South South, and South West, as evidence of a rising movement. “Yes, Peter Obi has wide appeal, but beyond personalities, we have credible organisers and leaders across these regions building strong, community-based structures. The turnout in Ekiti over the weekend was no fluke. Aregbesola’s recent mobilisation in Osun is another sign. Something is clearly stirring—and the ADC is giving it direction.”
He concluded by reaffirming the party’s commitment to grassroots mobilisation and issue-based politics: “We’re not in this to make noise. We’re here to win hearts and minds with ideas, solutions, and a renewed vision for Nigeria.”
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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