Hundreds of Muslim faithful have called on a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Moshood Adegoke Salvador, to contest the governorship election in Lagos State in the 2027 general elections.
The call was made during the 27th Ramadan Lecture and Zakat distribution organised by the ADC stalwart in Surulere, Lagos, where participants also pledged to mobilise massive support for all candidates of the party seeking elective positions in the state during the 2027 polls.
Many of the faithful who attended the event urged Salvador to offer himself for leadership, expressing confidence in his capacity to provide credible governance and reposition Lagos for inclusive growth.
Addressing the gathering, Salvador criticised what he described as the consequences of poor governance in the country, saying Nigerians are currently grappling with the fallout of leadership decisions made in recent years.
According to him, the hardship experienced by citizens reflects the quality of leadership produced from the 2023 general elections, adding that corruption appears to have become deeply entrenched within the political system.
The ADC chieftain also raised concerns about the conduct of elections in the country, arguing that the refusal to fully embrace technology in the electoral process creates loopholes for manipulation. He maintained that modern democracies rely heavily on technology to ensure transparency and credibility during elections.
Salvador warned that unless Nigerians become more deliberate in their political choices and actively demand accountability from leaders, the nation may continue to struggle with governance challenges.
While responding to the appeal for him to join the 2027 governorship race, he said he would reflect on the request, noting that he could either consider contesting the position or support the emergence of a credible candidate within the party.
Also speaking, the National Organising Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Chinedu Idigbo, assured party members that the ADC would conduct transparent and democratic primaries ahead of the 2027 elections.
Idigbo noted that the party remains open to all interested aspirants, promising a level playing field in the selection of its candidates.
He also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deepening divisions among Nigerians along ethnic and religious lines, warning that such developments threaten peaceful coexistence and national progress.
Earlier in his Ramadan lecture, Sheikh Abdulmumin Seriki of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Fadeyi Branch, expressed concern over what he described as growing ethnic and religious tensions in the country.
The cleric emphasised that Islam preaches peace and moderation, stressing that individuals who promote violence or extremism in the name of religion must be brought to justice.
