The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its intention to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State and support any candidate that emerges from the party in the 2027 general elections.
The convener of the party in the state, Sheriff Banki, made this known yesterday during the official unveiling of the party in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Banki accused the APC of stifling all opposition voices in the state through what he described as “every possible means.”
He vowed that the ADC would henceforth act as a formidable opposition, actively scrutinising government policies and speaking out against any actions it views as anti-democratic.
“Because of the crises facing major opposition parties in the country, which are perpetuated by the APC administration, we have decided to enter a national coalition movement—one we believe cannot be hijacked or controlled by the ruling party,” he said.
According to him, Borno State is currently devoid of a functioning opposition. However, with the arrival of the ADC, that narrative is set to change.
“Borno is in dire need of opposition parties. As far as we are concerned, there is no real opposition in the state. But starting from today, with the unveiling of this ADC, there will be tough opposition capable of holding the government to account,” he said.