2026 : ADC Will Make Statement  In Ekiti Governorship Poll – Atiku

– Receives two former deputy governors, others

As the African Democratic Congress (ADC), continues to receive defectors from the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) and Social  Democratic Party(PDP) former Vice President ,Alhaji Atiku Abubakar  urged supporters to remain steadfast as his new political party is poised to prove a hint in the 2026 Governorship poll in the state

Addressing supporters in Ado-Ekiti during the unveiling of the ADC ,Atiku who was represented by Prof. Bayo Fakunle, Former Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University ,promised to rescue Nigerians  from current pains inflicted on them by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Atiku said whover emerge as ADC Governorship candidate  wujd win the 2026 poll.

Urging  Governor Biodun Oyebanji to be preparing a handover note ahead of the poll, Atiku thanked the people of the state for their support for him as presidential candidate in the previous elections.

Two former deputy governors, Professor Olusola Kolapo and Dr Sikiru Tae-Lawal  attended the event .

Also ,Akin Omole, a former Commissioner for Information under Fayemi, also said his defection to ADC was not a move to sabotage his former boss but his personal decision to join a formidable force that mean well for the people of Ekiti.

Some former members of  Labour Party (LP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC)  also joined the ADC in Ekiti

The former Deputy Governor, Professor Kolapo Olusola, who led the PDP bloc to the unveiling, said that the ADC was formed to chase away those who are destroying the country through maladministration, saying that the caliber of men and women in the party are capable of restoring the country back to prosperity.

“Our leaders are of the view that those who are killing the country through maladministration, we should chase them out of power. Our leaders know what to do to better the Nigerian economy and the good intention will materialize by God’s grace. Our leaders have chosen the core values of honesty, transparency and accountability; they know what to do to make the life of Nigerians better.

“That is why we want to work with them. I want to appeal to all of us to let us be united to make real change for a better country. I want to assure you that with the caliber of people behind this coalition, we have hope for a better Nigeria. ADC has come to stay.

“We are unveiling the ADC as a platform of the coalition that has come together from different parties to save Nigeria from mis-governance, recklessness and lack of accountability. ADC is not just a political party; it is a platform for those who are determined to rescue Nigeria. We say no to intimidation, we say no to one party system.”

ADC Chairman in Ekiti State, Mr Omolayo Ilesanmi said, the ADC in Ekiti State is committed to working in harmony with the national leaders of the party, “especially as we gear up for the 2026 gubernatorial election and the 2027 general elections.

“We believe that through unity, discipline, and dedication, we can deliver a government that truly serves the people, champions’ development, and promotes good governance. The African Democratic Congress is a party that welcomes individuals who share our core values of progress, development, discipline, integrity, and honesty.

“We are here to replace politics driven by corruption and deceit with transparency and accountability. ADC marks a new beginning for Nigeria, a movement committed to pragmatic solutions, genuine leadership, and a future where every citizen can thrive.”

Ilesanmi said that people are looking for good governance, which has eluded them, saying, that is why they are ready to vote for the ADC in Ekiti election.

“Whoever emerges as our candidate in the 2026 governorship election will become the governor of Ekiti State. Next time you are interviewing me like this, you will be congratulating me for our victory.”

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