The Zonal National Vice-Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for North Central, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of reversing Nigeria’s progress, describing the ruling party as grossly incompetent.

He expressed confidence that the ADC would unseat the APC in Kogi State and across the country in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at the unveiling of the ADC in Kogi East over the weekend at Anyigba in Dekina Local Government Area, Senator Ogbeha said the turnout showed the strength of the party and its readiness to offer a better future for Kogi and Nigeria.

“With what I have seen here today, it gives me great pleasure that ADC will no doubt secure the future of Kogi East and, by extension, the future of Kogi as a state.

“Kogi East has the number, and we are happy that our party, ADC, has your support. Therefore, we will not have any reason not to change the narrative of the state and that of the country.

“In the last two years, hunger, poverty, and insecurity, among others, have ravaged our country, and we must change that narrative and move from poverty to prosperity and the only party that can bring prosperity to this nation is ADC.

“Our party does not require a third party from any part of the world to come and tell us how to secure our country. ADC will secure the country in the best way possible. We feel your pains, and we know your desires, and our party will provide your desires for you,” he stated.

Ogbeha urged members and supporters to remain committed to the ADC, assuring them that the party would win the 2027 elections “even without money” both in Kogi State and nationally.

“The next general elections will not only be for ADC, but for the people of Nigeria. The election will be between APC and the people of Nigeria, and victory will certainly be ours. If we do not indulge in anti-party activities, there is no reason why we can not dislodge APC in Kogi state and Nigeria at large,” he added.

He reminded party members that the challenge ahead required unity and sacrifice. According to him, while the ADC might not have the resources, it had the people, and “the people’s wish shall prevail in 2027.”

Ogbeha also encouraged youths and women in the ADC to mobilize and organize for change, saying it was key to shaping their future and that of their children.

Earlier, the ADC leader in Kogi East and former Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba, said the people of the district joined the coalition to correct the failures of governance in Kogi State and the country.

“We have decided to adopt ADC to bring internal democracy. ADC is a party that will prioritise the welfare, well-being, justice, and the unity of our people in Kogi state.

“Governance in Kogi state has been misplaced for long. Basic education, rural health, among other basic infrastructure no longer exist in rural communities. Local government councils that suppose to address the needs of communities are no longer functioning, that is why ADC has come to effect positive change,” he stated.

Also speaking, Kogi State Chairman of ADC, Mr. Kinsley Temitope Ogah, assured members that the party would produce Nigeria’s next president and called for unity among members in the state.

The ADC leader in Kogi West and former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ahmadu, urged members to work together to make Kogi and Nigeria great again.

“We should not have doubt about this coalition. This is how APC took governance of the nation from PDP. If we are determined, this coalition will be possible and it will come as a surprise to Nigerians,” he stated.

In his goodwill message, Deputy National Welfare Secretary of ADC, Mr. David Itopa, who represented the people of Kogi Central, said the turnout reflected the readiness of Kogi East to take charge of the state’s leadership.

He added that ADC was “the party of the youth and women” and called on them to work hard for victory in 2027.

“APC has become grossly incompetent and has put the country’s development in reverse gear. The people are no longer safe; our children’s education is in jeopardy. This can’t continue,” he maintained.