By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Comrade Seun Ajiboye, has described his party as a credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling for a change in governance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ajiboye made the statement in an exclusive interview with Kosofe Post, saying voters in Lagos and across Nigeria were dissatisfied with the ruling party and needed a new approach to governance.
He said the ADC was strengthening its grassroots structures and engaging residents to build support ahead of the elections.
“Yes, I can attest to the fact that the ADC is the only credible alternative party in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. We have our presidential candidate in the person of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Our Kaduna rally was very strategic, and people turned out for it,” he said.
Ajiboye also expressed confidence in the party’s Lagos governorship candidate, Architect Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, saying his proposed development plans could help address infrastructure and urban management challenges in the state.
He cited poor road conditions, flooding and concerns about sanitation services as some of the issues requiring attention in Lagos.
“Nigeria needs a new breath. Lagos needs a new breath, and Kosofe also needs a new breath. I want to appeal to Nigerians to give us a try,” he said.
ADC Raises Questions Over Local Government Accountability
Ajiboye said the party was prioritising grassroots mobilisation because it believed political power and governance should reflect the needs of ordinary residents.
He accused the ruling party of failing to provide adequate accountability for public resources and questioned how local government allocations were being spent.
He claimed that Kosofe receives monthly federal allocations of not less than ₦1.9 billion, but argued that residents were not seeing corresponding improvements in infrastructure and public services.
Ajiboye cited sections of the Ogudu-Ojota road corridor, including the route towards Transformer, as examples of infrastructure he said required attention. He also raised concerns about persistent waterlogging and road deterioration in parts of the constituency.
He further criticised the existing local government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) structures, arguing that they had weakened the influence of ward councillors and limited grassroots participation in governance.
According to him, the ADC wants to strengthen local government administration and give ward councillors greater authority to represent their communities and monitor public spending.
He also questioned the distribution and use of local government resources, alleging that the ruling party had failed to provide a clear account of how allocations meant for Kosofe were being spent.
Ajiboye said the party would seek reforms that would make local government structures more responsive to residents rather than serving primarily as political structures.
ADC Considers Alliance With Other Opposition Parties
Addressing the possibility of an opposition alliance in Lagos, Ajiboye said the ADC was open to discussions and consultations with other political parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
He acknowledged that opposition parties remained fragmented but said the ADC was considering ways to present a more united challenge to the APC in Kosofe.
“In politics, the door is always open. A lot of consultations and lobbying are ongoing. We are receiving calls, and there are engagements.
“What I don’t have and you have, if I see a candidate who is viable, I can work with that person. But we have ruled the APC out of the discussion because people are tired, and Lagos needs a new breath,” he said.
ADC Alleges Intimidation, Destruction of Campaign Posters
The party chairman also raised concerns about alleged political intimidation, disruption of meetings and the destruction of campaign posters in parts of Kosofe.
He said an incident in Ward E involved a man allegedly arriving with a group of suspected thugs to disrupt an ADC ward meeting. According to him, the party reported the incident to local traditional leaders and security agencies, and later received feedback that the individual had been cautioned.
Ajiboye also alleged that campaign posters belonging to one of the party’s candidates in Ward B were removed and replaced with posters belonging to another political group.
He said the party reported the incident to the police and had received similar complaints from other parts of Kosofe.
The ADC chairman said the party was engaging security agencies and documenting reported incidents, adding that members had been advised to remain vigilant and provide evidence to support complaints.
He called for a level playing field for all political parties as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.