ADC in Ekiti: A Political Mirage Against Oyebanji’s Tested Leadership.

ADC in Ekiti: A Political Mirage Against Oyebanji’s Tested Leadership.

By Osunmuyiwa Stephen

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As the political tempo rises across Ekiti State ahead of the next governorship contest, stakeholders from every local government area have begun to assess the credibility and strength of political parties jostling to challenge the steady hand of governance under Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO).

Among these, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stands out  not for strength or structure, but for its glaring weakness and lack of political substance. The party’s relevance in Ekiti politics remains, at best, a fleeting mirage.

A Party Without Weight or Structure:

Despite recent attempts at publicity and internal reorganization, the ADC’s political standing in Ekiti State remains fragile and disjointed. The party has no federal or legislative representation — not a single seat in the National Assembly, House of Representatives, or Ekiti State House of Assembly.

Observers describe the ADC’s operations as a “paper coalition” without the capacity, structure, or grassroots connection to challenge a performance-driven government like that of Oyebanji’s APC-led administration.

Even within its fold, the ADC continues to battle leadership crises and internal factions, exposing its lack of cohesion and political depth.

Oyebanji: The Face of Continuity and Inclusive Governance:

Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has continued to distinguish himself as a leader committed to shared prosperity, inclusiveness, and accountable governance.

Under his leadership, Ekiti has witnessed remarkable progress across sectors  from education, infrastructure, and healthcare to youth empowerment and diaspora engagement. His government reflects the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, embodying transparency, competence, and people oriented progress.

Oyebanji’s inclusive style has given voice to traditional rulers, elders, professionals, women, and youths, ensuring that every Ekiti citizen home and abroad has a stake in the future of the state.

No Room for Political Harakiri:

Political analysts and opinion leaders have therefore advised Ekiti people not to be lured into political harakiri by the deceptive allure of structureless and power hungry elements seeking attention under the ADC platform.

Without federal presence, national recognition, or legislative influence, the ADC lacks the strength to influence Ekiti’s future or sustain the pace of development already set by Oyebanji’s administration.

The Verdict

As the countdown to another election cycle begins, the choice before Ekiti people is clear,between tested governance and political experimentation.

The ADC, bereft of structure or substance, offers no tangible blueprint for continuity or prosperity. Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on the other hand, represents stability, inclusion, and visionary governance qualities that have earned him the admiration and trust of Ekiti citizens both at home and in the diaspora.

Ekiti’s progress must not be gambled away on a political mirage. The path of shared prosperity must continue under a government that works for all.