The African Democratic Congress (ADC) officially launched its presence in Ekiti State on Friday with a colourful unveiling ceremony that signaled its intent to disrupt the state’s political status quo ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Held in the heart of Ado-Ekiti, the event attracted party faithful, grassroots supporters, and a host of political heavyweights, most notably former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, who formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC.
Professor Olusola-Eleka, a seasoned academic and politician, led a cohort of defectors from major parties in what is being described as a game-changing development in the state’s political arithmetic. Addressing the crowd, he stated, “The ADC is a party of ideas and direction. It represents genuine hope for the masses. I am here because Ekiti deserves better, and I believe this is the platform that can deliver it.”
ADC leaders at the event highlighted the party’s commitment to inclusiveness, economic reform, and social equity. They also reiterated their readiness to engage the grassroots and build a sustainable political movement in Ekiti that prioritizes the people over politics.
The unveiling ceremony featured a vibrant display of cultural performances, solidarity speeches, and symbolic hoisting of the ADC flag as a show of strength. Observers say the grand entry and strategic mobilization by the ADC may pose a serious challenge to the traditional dominance of the APC and PDP in the state.
As the countdown to 2026 intensifies, political analysts believe ADC’s emergence and the defection of influential figures like Olusola-Eleka may significantly alter the state’s electoral dynamics.