The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its presence in the North-West region of Nigeria by inaugurating its North-West Campaign Council. This move is part of the party's efforts to mobilise support and secure victory in the 2027 general elections. The inauguration followed a strategic meeting of the party's North-West Zonal Caucus with various stakeholders in Sokoto State.
The meeting, held in Sokoto, brought together governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly candidates, as well as other key stakeholders. The party's leadership aims to harmonise positions and develop a coordinated political strategy to ensure a decisive victory in the 2027 elections. Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, Director of Media and Publicity and Spokesperson of the 2027 ADC Presidential Campaign Council, announced the appointment of Alhaji Nuradeen Lawal Chindo as chairman of the North-West Campaign Council.
Dr. Bello Shehu has been named secretary of the North-West Campaign Council. According to Okechukwu, the council's primary responsibility will be to provide leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for the party's campaign activities across the seven states in the North-West zone. The council's inauguration was presided over by Bala Sani Kumo, Deputy Director-General (North) of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council.
The oath of office was administered by Chief Cletus Okoye, SAN, the council's Director of Legal and Litigation. In his remarks, Kumo charged members of the newly inaugurated campaign management team to build a robust and inclusive campaign structure across the zone. He emphasised the importance of active participation from the party's Youth Wing, Women Wing, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in its campaign activities and political engagements.
The party has reaffirmed its commitment to a united, issue-based, and people-driven campaign, aimed at promoting good governance, peace, and sustainable development. The ADC's move to capture the North-West region is seen as a crucial step towards achieving its goals in the 2027 general elections. The party's leadership is determined to ensure that its campaign is inclusive and engaging, with a focus on the needs and concerns of the people.
The inauguration of the North-West Campaign Council is a significant milestone in the ADC's preparations for the 2027 elections. The party's leadership is confident that with a robust and inclusive campaign structure in place, it will be able to secure a decisive victory in the region. The ADC's campaign strategy will focus on promoting the party's vision and values, as well as engaging with voters across the North-West zone.
The ADC's efforts to strengthen its presence in the North-West region are seen as a positive development in the run-up to the 2027 general elections. The party's commitment to good governance, peace, and sustainable development is expected to resonate with voters in the region. With a strong campaign council in place, the ADC is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the 2027 elections.
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- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its North-West Campaign Council to strengthen its political structures and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
