Aregbesola made the remark on Saturday during the official
unveiling of the ADC’s new state secretariat in Ilorin, the Kwara State
capital.

He criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for
what he described as poor governance and failure to meet the expectations of
Nigerians.

“Under the current administration, hunger has taken over the
land. Governance has been reduced to personal enrichment and political
intimidation,” Aregbesola said. “Nigerians are suffering because of the failure
of leadership under the APC.”

He maintained that the worsening economic hardship in the
country would translate into increased public support for ADC, which he
described as a party rooted in discipline, accountability, and service to the
people.

Also speaking at the event, former Kwara State Governor,
Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, said the emergence of ADC marked the dawn of a new
political movement in Kwara. According to him, the party is determined to
create a governance model that reflects the collective aspirations of the
people.

“Kwara is going to be different because the ADC is poised to
entrench a new order that represents the true will of our people,” Ahmed said.
“Our farmers are suffering due to insecurity, and the government must restore
confidence so that they can safely return to their farms.”

In his remarks, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary and
former Minister of Youth and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, asserted that the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had lost relevance, insisting that ADC now
stands as the only viable opposition party both in Kwara and across Nigeria.

“Would you believe this party was unveiled only three months
ago? That shows the people have embraced us,” Abdullahi said. “The question is
no longer whether Kwarans want the APC, they don’t. The real question is
whether we can convince them that ADC is the credible alternative, and that’s
what we’ll achieve by 2027.”

He also expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the
state, particularly in rural areas, emphasising ADC’s commitment to promoting
safety and good governance.

“Our people can no longer farm safely, and that’s why the
ADC is building a party that truly represents their interests,” Abdullahi
added.