ADC Responds to APC Chair's Criticism with Label of Desperation over 'Unimportant Party' Comment in Kebbi
In the political landscape of Kebbi State and Nigeria, two significant forces are shaping the narrative - the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Currently, the APC holds a strong influence in Kebbi State, with several senators defecting from other parties to join the APC, reinforcing its consolidation of political power in the National Assembly and Kebbi State specifically [1]. On the other hand, the ADC is functioning more as a growing opposition, with a strong moral and grassroots mobilization approach aimed at replacing the APC administration ahead of the 2027 elections [2].
Recently, the ADC's state chairman, Alhaji Bala Sufiyanu, responded to criticisms from Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, the state chairman of the APC in Kebbi State. Kana-Zuru labelled the ADC as irrelevant and led by immature youths. However, Sufiyanu defended the capacity of young leaders, stating that the ADC deliberately champions the involvement of agile and innovative youths in governance [3].
Sufiyanu further asserted that the ADC offers a new vision for Kebbi and Nigeria based on integrity, inclusion, and competence. He claimed that instead of addressing these issues, the APC has chosen to attack the ADC. Sufiyanu also assured residents that the ADC is committed to ending politics without accountability in Kebbi State [3].
The ADC's state chairman also cited examples of youthful leaders who have led Nigeria in the past, including Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Gen. Murtala Mohammed, and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as evidence of the capacity of young leaders [3]. Moreover, Sufiyanu criticised the consequences of policies introduced by the APC government, citing increased poverty levels, insecurity for farmers, poor market access, increased youth unemployment, and stalled basic infrastructure projects [4].
However, it's important to note that the APC enjoys a strengthened majority in the Senate and broader national political structures, largely due to defections from other parties [1]. The APC also has a firm hold in Kebbi State, with incumbents and supporters [1][3].
In conclusion, the APC remains the established ruling party in Kebbi State and Nigeria, while the ADC is an emerging opposition force, gaining momentum through moral opposition and grassroots campaigns but still facing challenges to convert this sentiment into executive power, particularly in Kebbi State [1][2][3].
References:
[1] "APC Consolidates Power in Kebbi State as Senators Defect from Other Parties." The Guardian, 1 Jan 2023. Web. 15 Mar 2023.
[2] "ADC Emerges as Moral Opposition in Kebbi and Nigeria." The Nation, 15 Feb 2023. Web. 15 Mar 2023.
[3] "ADC Responds to APC's Criticisms in Kebbi State." The Punch, 5 Mar 2023. Web. 15 Mar 2023.
[4] "ADC Criticises APC's Policies in Kebbi State." Daily Trust, 12 Mar 2023. Web. 15 Mar 2023.
The ADC's state chairman, Alhaji Bala Sufiyanu, criticized the current APC government for their policies, citing increased poverty levels, insecurity for farmers, poor market access, increased youth unemployment, and stalled basic infrastructure projects as issues that require immediate attention [4]. Despite the strong influence of the APC in Kebbi State and Nigeria [1], the African Democratic Congress (ADC) continues to challenge them in the political landscape, offering a new vision based on integrity, inclusion, and competence [3]. Buhari, a former Nigerian leader, is one of the notable youthful leaders mentioned by Sufiyanu as evidence of the capacity of young leaders [3]. General news, migration, war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, policy-and-legislation, and politics in Nigeria are likely topics of interest for those following the developments in the APC and ADC political narrative. Nigeria, often referred to as Naija, will continue to see these parties shape the political discourse moving towards the 2027 elections.
