African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that remembering the fallen heroes in Nigeria must transcend mere laying of wreaths and speech making.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.

Abdullahi said that the moment demanded reflection, presence and leadership that prioritises the lives of Nigerians.

He said that ADC joined Nigerians to commemorate the day, honouring courage, sacrifice and patriotism of the patriots who paid the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the country.

Abdullahi, however, frowned at the absence of the president at such an occasion.

“The physical and moral presence of the Commander-in-Chief on this day is not optional; it is a statement of respect, responsibility and shared sacrifice.

“The ADC honours the fallen, stands with serving personnel and salutes military families whose sacrifices remain unmatched by governance, strategy and will for national security,” he said.

Kabiru Garba, Zamfara Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the party is ready to take over Zamfara from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 General Elections.

Garba stated this while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday at the stakeholders’ meeting for the phase II Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise in Gusau.

Garba stated that the party was receiving new members from various political parties in the state.

“As I am speaking to you now, we are busy every day receiving high caliber political stakeholders in the state.

“People believe with the ideologies of our great party, the party is getting more popular on a daily basis.

“We are becoming stronger, the party is capable of winning all political offices in the state including the governorship position in the 2027 general elections,” the party Chairman explained.

Garba said that the ADC was the “most popular party in Zamfara” as people of the state were willing to join the party on a daily basis.

“The ADC is ready for the election, even if it’s held tomorrow.

“I believe people of the state are ever ready to vote for ADC, they are tired with the ongoing administration in the state aled by the PDP.

“The entire Nigerians are also tired with the ongoing administration of the All Progressive Congress (APC),”he added.

Garba commended the arrangements by INEC for the second phase of the CVR exercise.

He assured that the ADC would mobilise and sensitise its members in the state to participate actively in the exercise.

Former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Sen. Teslim Folarin, said President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms will lay a strong foundation for long-term national growth.

He stated this on Monday during the ongoing 14-Federal Constituency Tour jointly organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in collaboration with Oyo All Progressives Congress(APC), at Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East and Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituencies.

Folarin noted that the ongoing reform agenda is necessary to stabilise the economy, stressing that effective communication of these reforms at the grassroots level would be critical to winning public understanding and sustained support.

He stated that the federal constituency tour was designed to strengthen internal cohesion, rebuild confidence within party structures, and lay a solid foundation for early and disciplined mobilisation ahead of the 2027 polls.

 “Ibadan is the political nerve centre of the South-West. Oyo state proved its strength in 2023 by giving the president the highest differential votes nationwide.

 “In 2027, we are ready to raise the bar and deliver record votes for Mr. President.

“Leaders of the APC in Oyo state have resolved to mobilise a record number of votes for the president in the 2027 general elections, signalling an early and coordinated consolidation of party structures across the state,” Folarin said.

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, emphasised the importance of unity, early reconciliation, and disciplined mobilisation.

He noted that electoral success depends on consistent engagement at ward and polling unit levels, rather than last minute campaigns.

The Oyo State Chairman of the APC, Olayide Abas, called for intensified voter education, continuous voter registration, and coordinated mobilisation ahead of the next general elections.

Former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi, urged party leaders and supporters to remain united, stressing that cohesion and discipline were vital to sustaining the APC’s strength in the state.

She said the engagements provided an opportunity to reconnect with the grassroots and consolidate support for the president ahead of 2027.

A gubernatorial aspirant, Dr. Adewale Kareem, described the federal constituency tour as timely, noting that it had helped to rebuild confidence within party structures.

He called for sustained mobilisation and voter education, adding that the unity of stakeholders and early preparation would be key to securing victory for the president in the 2027 general elections.

APC chieftains at the event included Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari, Sen. Yunus Akintunde, Sen. Femi Lanlehin, Sen. Ayo Adeseun, Sen. Hosea Agboola, Sen. Kola Balogun, and other key party stakeholders.

Others were Hon. Remi Oseni, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu and Barrister Akeem Agbaje among others.