Sergius Ogun, senatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Edo Central District by-election, has declared that his party is poised to lead a political upset in 2027 by ending the rule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Ogun affirmed the readiness of the ADC coalition to take over governance and challenge what he described as a dangerous erosion of opposition under the current administration.
“The ADC right now, as you know, is the only opposition party in this country,” he said. “What the government in power today wants is they just want everybody to roll over and then they will write the 2027 result. And we are saying it ain’t going to happen. It will not happen in this country. The country belongs to all of us.”
With the 2027 general elections looming, Ogun reaffirmed the coalition’s determination to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.
“We know we have not had good government from the people in power today, and we will send them packing,” he declared.
He criticised the state of the nation under President Tinubu’s administration and argued that the formation of the ADC coalition was a response to widespread dissatisfaction and political suppression.
“So ADC is a child of necessity. It had to come up,” Ogun explained. “People that knew this president very well kind of envisage that this was going to happen, that they’re going to stifle opposition in this country.”
Ogun, a former PDP member and two-term representative in the House of Representatives, said his decision to move across parties was driven by principle, not desperation. “I am someone that have strong convictions. When I believe in something, I go for it,” he said.
He revealed that despite being offered a third term in the House, he declined it in order to respect the zoning arrangement in his constituency. He also maintained that his departure from the PDP and Labour Party was due to internal crises and unfulfilled promises.
Touching on the political environment in Edo Central, Ogun noted that while the region is largely peaceful, recent conduct by those in power signals intolerance for opposition voices.
“I’ve not, for so many years now, fear files have been deleted in my life. So coming out to run for office is a sacrifice that I have made,” he said. “If the cost of saving the people, anything happens, then that’s it.”
On insecurity in Esan land, he recounted efforts made during his time in the National Assembly to address the situation through motions and community-driven projects.
“We have approval to build a police barracks in Uromi,” he said. “We are still raising money to begin to build the accommodation… but security is a huge threat in that area. I have farms. I’m not able to go to my own farms without security.”
Ogun also touted his development efforts in the region, saying: “In my eight years in the House of Representatives, as an opposition member, I brought in over 43 billion worth of projects into my constituency.”
He said his ambition for the Senate includes pushing legislation to transform the agricultural sector by establishing a commodity hub and encouraging private investment in rural infrastructure.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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