2027: ADC unveils Alimosho candidates, pledges education, agriculture, jobs reforms

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its candidates and campaign agenda for the 2027 elections in Alimosho Federal Constituency, promising reforms in education, agriculture, infrastructure and youth empowerment.

The party announced its priorities at an event in Alimosho attended by candidates, party leaders, members and supporters.

The ADC candidate for Alimosho Federal Constituency, Hon. Olushola Arike Ayekoto, said the party would provide what she described as a “credible alternative” to the existing political order.

Ayekoto, who is seeking election to the House of Representatives, said the party would pursue policies aimed at improving living conditions, with particular attention to education, agriculture and infrastructure.

She criticised what she described as repeated political promises without corresponding improvements in citizens’ welfare, arguing that policies should produce tangible benefits.

On education, she called for improved access to quality learning, saying limited opportunities had contributed to some of the social challenges facing young people. She also identified agriculture as a sector requiring greater investment to reduce poverty and expand economic opportunities.

Ayekoto emerged as the ADC candidate for the constituency after the party’s primary election in May 2026.

Another candidate, identified at the event as Hon. Alifal Juna Nuru Nuru Imani Banki, a retired military officer, said his proposed representation would focus on improving governance and creating systems capable of generating employment.

Banki argued that leadership should be measured by the structures established to improve constituents’ lives rather than the personal financial resources of politicians. He also urged the party leadership to support its candidates, stressing that their goal should be service to the people.

Ashiru outlines grassroots strategy

The Lagos State ADC chairman, George Ashiru, said the party had begun mobilising supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.

He said candidates would engage residents through street-to-street and house-to-house campaigns to explain the party’s agenda and the issues at stake.

Ashiru described the party’s economic approach as one centred on reducing citizens’ expenditure while increasing their incomes. He argued that higher disposable incomes could support economic activity through consumption, investment and taxation.

He also called for inclusive governance in Lagos, noting that the state’s diverse population required policies that accommodated residents regardless of their ethnic or geographical backgrounds.

On the party’s internal processes, Ashiru said the ADC had adopted direct primaries to select candidates, adding that its procedures were designed to encourage participation by members.

He described the party’s political philosophy as “transformational politics”, saying it was focused on changing citizens’ experience of governance. He urged candidates and members to intensify grassroots mobilisation.

Other speakers raised concerns about the rising cost of living, unemployment and limited opportunities for young people.

A community representative called for increased investment in government technical colleges, arguing that stronger vocational institutions could equip young people with practical skills and improve their employment prospects.

The speakers urged residents and party members to participate actively in the electoral process and called for greater attention to policies addressing education, employment, agriculture and living costs.

The event was attended by party leaders, candidates, youth representatives and other stakeholders from Alimosho and across Lagos State.