The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated former Deputy Governor in Jigawa, Mr Ahmed Mahmud-Gumel as its Coordinator in the state.
Ahmed-Gumel, who was the deputy to former Gov Sule Lamido between 2007 and 2015, inaugurated along with other executive committee members for the coalition.
Speaking shortly after the inauguration in Dutse, Ahmed-Gumel said that the coalition was aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape and provide an alternative to the APC-led government.
He added that the ADC was committed to building a just and equitable society and called on citizens of the state and other Nigerians to join the party in order to create a better future for the country.
The former deputy governor further highlighted the party’s vision for a prosperous Nigeria, emphasizing the need for unity and collective effort to achieve its goals.
The new coordinator added that the ADC offered a viable alternative to Nigerians tired with the present APC administration.
“The ADC coalition had been gaining support nationwide, with several political groups and individuals defecting to the party.
“The party’s leadership has welcomed these coalition developments and it is committed to building a robust and inclusive democratic process,” the coordinator said.
Ahmed-Gumel, however, warned party members against being disrespectful and abusing leaders, whether in their party or others, and whether in government or in private.
“This behavior is not in line with our social and political ideology, nor is it the intention of the coalition movement to defeat the tyrannical administration of the APC-led government nationwide.
“All what we need from party members is to maintain high level of decorum and respect in their interactions with others.
“Our youths should continue to pray for and support the coalition movement and we assure you that we are ready to continue doing the needful to bring about positive change in our country,” Ahmed-Gumel said.
He expressed the hope that with the support of the people, the ADC coalition would be able to achieve its goals and provide a better future for Nigerians.
The coordinator also expressed optimism about the coalition’s prospects, emphasizing the need for Nigerians to demand better governance and accountability from their leaders.
Earlier, members of the Executives, leading the party in the state, led by Mr Kabiru Hussaini, had announced their stepping down for the successful taking over of the new team assigned to run the affairs of the party as agreed by coalition movement.
During the occasion, th executive declared their decision to step down as state executives and dissolved all other executives at the 27 Local Government Areas of the state.
Speaking shortly after stepping down from their positions, the former ADC Chairman, Hussaini, said that the gesture was to pave way for the successful taking over of the leadership of the party, as well as its structures, by the new members of the coalition led by the new state coordinator.
The outgone chairman added that the development demonstrated their commitment to the party’s growth and unity by making way for new leadership, which was expected to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to its operations in the state.
He also expressed the hope that with prominent politicians joining the coalition, the party was poised to challenge the APC’s dominance in the 2027 general elections.
In his remarks, a stalwart of the coalition from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Bashir Adamu, who represented former member of the House of Representatives (Kazaure-Roni-Gwiwa-Yankawashi), lauded the party’s leadership for the appointment, describing it as a ‘welcome development’.