A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADC) in Oyo State, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has boasted that the party is ready to take over the mantle of leadership both in the state and Nigeria in general in the 2027 general elections.

The politician spoke with confidence to journalists after the party held its wards and Local Government congresses at Oke Ado in Ibadan, where its new executives were elected.

According to him, the ADC is the only party that can take Nigerians out of the present problems, stressing, “The government in power does not want the opposition to exit. That is why they are doing what they are doing. But it is a collective responsibility to chase them out.

“ADC is ready to take over in the state and Nigeria in general. We need the support of the people, and that is why we are calling on the people to join our party. As I am talking to you now, ADC has better chances to win the next general elections in Oyo State.

“People should come out so that we can form the next government in Nigeria and Oyo State”, he said.

The congresses held were supervised by representatives of the national leadership of the party, led by a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rasheed Afolabi.

It was attended by the gubernatorial aspirant, accompanied by party leaders, including Hon Wale Afolabi, Hon Oyetunde Oyetunji, Hon Tunde Adisa and others.

The Local Government congress produced 31 officials, among whom are: Mr Michael Omotosho as Chairman; Alhaji Bello Ibrahim as Vice Chairman, Hon Alimi Ganiyu as Secretary; Mrs Kemi Awolesin as Women Leader; Ibrahim Yunusa as Youth Leader, and Saheed Ado as Publicity Secretary.

Others are: Audu Muideen as Treasurer, Modinat Rasheed as Financial Secretary, Akinola Akeem as Welfare Secretary and Amidu Muili as Auditor.