Kebbi: ADC fires back at APC’s jibe

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has dismissed remarks by the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, who labelled the party “irrelevant” and “led by immature youths”. Kana-Zuru made the comments on Saturday at the flag-off of fertiliser and farm input distribution by the member representing Bagudo/Suru Federal […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has dismissed remarks by the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, who labelled the party “irrelevant” and “led by immature youths”.

Kana-Zuru made the comments on Saturday at the flag-off of fertiliser and farm input distribution by the member representing Bagudo/Suru Federal Constituency, Bello Ka’oje, in Kaoje town, Bagudu Local Government Area.

But reacting in a statement yesterday, ADC state chairman, Alhaji Bala Sufiyanu, described the APC’s comments as “a sign of desperation” in the face of growing dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s performance in Kebbi and across Nigeria.

He said poverty levels had risen under the APC government, farmers faced insecurity and poor market access, youth unemployment had increased, and key infrastructure projects had stalled.

“Instead of addressing these issues, the APC has chosen to attack the only party offering a new vision for Kebbi and Nigeria based on integrity, inclusion, and competence,” Sufiyanu said.

Responding to claims that the ADC is “youth-led”, he defended the capacity of young leaders, noting that Nigeria’s history includes examples of capable leaders who assumed office at a young age, such as Gen. Yakubu Gowon at 31, Gen. Murtala Mohammed at 37, and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari at 41.

“Vision, not age, defines leadership. Our youth-driven structure reflects the energy, innovation, and courage Kebbi needs, not the recycled politicians of today,” he said.

Sufiyanu assured Kebbi residents that the days of “politics without accountability” were numbered, insisting that the state’s future lay with its younger generation. (NAN)