2027: Osun, Ekiti Polls Will Determine ADC’s Credibility – PDP Chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has stated that the 2026 governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti States will be the first real test of the political strength and credibility of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowunmi dismissed claims that the ADC is positioning itself as a “rescue platform” for Nigerians.

He stressed that political relevance is determined by electoral outcomes, not public declarations or rhetoric.

“I don’t think so. The first test they’re going to have will be in Osun and then Ekiti, whichever comes first. That’s when they’ll learn that political strength does not yield to noise,” Sowunmi said on Thursday.

He cautioned against drawing early conclusions about the ADC’s prospects, noting that political organisations require time to resolve internal contradictions and shed entrenched habits.

“One must be careful not to injure an already injured effort. Political organisations are made up of human beings with habits, and if no one points out what’s wrong, those habits persist,” Sowunmi added.

The PDP stalwart also criticised what he described as early signs of entitlement within the ADC, warning that such attitudes could undermine the party’s growth.

“You have not even crossed the goal line, yet there are already heavy conversations of entitlement from people who think they deserve tickets before even joining. That mindset can stifle progress,” he said.

Sowunmi’s comments come amid growing public debate over emerging opposition platforms and their readiness to challenge the dominant parties in upcoming elections.

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