The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its ambition to unseat President Bola Tinubu and capture the Lagos State governorship in the 2027 elections. Party National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration at an event in Lagos on Saturday, which also marked the formal integration of the Labour Party’s Conscience Forum, led by Moshood Salvador, into the ADC.
Aregbesola welcomed Salvador and his team, urging them to fully commit to the ADC’s mission and vision. He expressed confidence that the party can seize power through a grassroots mobilization strategy, and he emphasized that the support of the Conscience Forum positions the ADC for significant gains in Lagos State and beyond. Salvador explained that his departure from the Labour Party was driven by its internal crisis, which he says has eroded its credibility. He argued that the ADC, with its broader coalition of opposition forces, offers a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking change.
The Conscience Forum, which claims over 400,000 members in Lagos State, will merge its structure into the ADC, including local government and ward officers. This development is viewed as a substantial boost to the ADC’s prospects both in Lagos and potentially at the national level. With the 2027 elections approaching, the party is positioning itself as a major contender. Aregbesola’s announcement and the incorporation of the Conscience Forum are likely to have significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape.
As the ADC prepares for the challenges ahead, its leadership must mobilize support and build a strong campaign to unseat the incumbent president and win the Lagos governorship. The success of the party’s newfound alliance with the Conscience Forum will be a key factor in achieving these goals, while the overall outcome of the 2027 elections will depend on the ADC’s ability to forge a broad coalition and mobilize voters nationwide.
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