2027: With Coalition, There Is Tough Opposition – Banki

By; SÀDIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri

The Convener of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Stakeholders, Youth and Women Consultative meeting in Borno State, Hon. Sheriff Banki has said there is going to be a tough opposition in Borno State, which is willing to mobilize voters to win all elective positions from the local, state and national level come 2027 general elections.

He argued that the time is ripe to change the narrative in the state, with one party system dominated by All Progressives Congress (APC).

Banki who doubles as the Media Coordinator of the newly formed coalition movement, ADC made the disclosure on Thursday during the maiden engagement/meeting and unveiling of ADC at Forshams Hall in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Addressing mammoth crowd of supporters hitherto members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Labour Party (LP) among others who jumped ship and joined the new movement, called on the people of Borno State, including members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join ADC in order to salvage the state and Nigerians from manipulations, hunger, poverty, insecurity and the current economic hardships.

“We are here today to unveil our great party, ADC. This coalition is a movement which aims to rescue people from bad governance, and Borno is not exceptional. We want to elect people or leaders who will bring inclusivity, zero- tolerance to corruption into the system.

“Under the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, average Nigerians are in critical condition due to bad policies, and ADC is determined to do the needful come 2027″. Banki stated.

In his remarks, the pioneer Chairman of the coalition, ADC, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bolori expressed satisfaction with the large turn out of supporters and pledged to operate an open door policy to ensure victory in the forthcoming general elections in the state and the country as whole.

” I am very much impressed with the large turn of people who have come from far and near to grace this very important maiden meeting and unveiling of our party in Borno state.

“Let me reiterate by assuring our teaming supporters that we shall operate an open door policy for inclusivity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 polls”. Bolori stated.

The meeting had in attendance, the former Gubernatorial Candidate of NNPP in 2023, Hon. Umar Alkali Nasco, former member Borno State House of Assembly (Askira-Uba) Local Government Area and PDP stalwarts, Hon Fali Wubulari and hosts of other opposition Party leaders.