The Interim Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State, Alhaji Ali Tukur Gantsa, has pledged to strengthen the party’s structure and lead it into the 2027 general elections with the aim of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gantsa declared that the ADC was now in safe hands, assuring members that his leadership would promote inclusiveness, fairness and equal opportunities.
“The ADC is now in safe hands. The hands are open to accommodate everyone and move the party forward without any form of disenfranchisement,” he said.
Speaking in an interview with THISDAY in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Thursday, Gantsa disclosed that newly appointed members of the party’s interim state leadership would be sworn in next week.
He said the inauguration was part of his efforts to strengthen the party’s organisational structure, attract new members and expand its support base ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gantsa expressed confidence that a stronger party structure would position the ADC to challenge the APC in Jigawa State during the next general elections.
He also appealed to aggrieved members to support his leadership, promising an administration that respects the rights and contributions of every member.
The ADC chairman further declared an end to what he described as monetisation and corruption within the party, insisting that the platform would no longer be available for sale to wealthy interests.
“There is no monetisation in the party now. It is zero corruption, and the ADC is not for sale. It is a party for the masses, not for capitalism. The era of monetisation and corruption is over in the Jigawa ADC,” he said.
Gantsa said his leadership would uphold democratic principles and ensure that members had a voice in the affairs of the party.
“I have always been known as a democrat, and I will remain democratic in my leadership by ensuring that everyone has a voice and a sense of belonging in the party,” he said.
He urged members to put their differences aside and work together towards building a stronger ADC capable of providing a credible political alternative in Jigawa State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ibrahim Shuaibu
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