Gumel said the political landscape in Jigawa was gradually changing, with the ADC gaining acceptance among various groups of voters across the state.

He said the party was strengthening its grassroots structures and mobilising political stakeholders ahead of the 2027 polls.

According to him, the ADC is targeting victory in all three senatorial districts, the 11 House of Representatives constituencies and the 31 State House of Assembly seats in Jigawa.

The chairman said voters would assess the APC based on its performance in office, stressing that incumbency does not automatically translate into electoral victory.

“Incumbency is not a guarantee of victory. What matters is the confidence of the people, the credibility of the candidates and the ability to provide good governance,” he said.

Gumel said the ADC was positioning itself as a credible alternative, with its political agenda focused on accountability, transparency, economic growth and improved welfare for citizens.

He added that the party had continued to receive politicians from different political parties who, he said, were committed to working together to challenge the APC in 2027.

“We have real and genuine politicians with grassroots support in our party. With credible candidates in all the positions, we are optimistic that ADC will take over power in Jigawa State come 2027,” he said.

The ADC chairman called on members and supporters to remain united and intensify mobilisation at the grassroots, while assuring that the party would continue consultations with political stakeholders and communities across the state.

He also urged women and youths to take an active role in the democratic process and ensure that their votes counted during the 2027 elections.

Gumel said the party would disclose further details of its programmes and electoral strategy as preparations for the elections intensify.

Speaking on Monday, Oseni said his warnings ahead of the Osun election were intended to help voters understand the risks involved rather than scare them.

He said, “Last week, when I was telling the people the challenges they would face, it was not to scare them. No, I believe in telling the people the truth so that they know how to react to dangers.

“Yes, same risk assessment. I like to say it the way it is. Tell them the risks involved, and I think it worked for the Osun people because they knew the risks involved. Don’t sugarcoat it for them.

“Just like I’m going to tell the Nigerian people the risks involved. If you think because Osun people stood up, it will be easy in 2027, you are foolish. You are delusional.

“2027 is going to be different from Osun. The federal might that they used and couldn’t execute, they will use it three times over. They will go back to the drawing board and try to perfect it.”

DAILY POST reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner of the Osun governorship election.

He said the outcome clearly indicated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had proven himself as a true democrat by allowing citizens to exercise their civic responsibilities without interference.

According to him, the final results showed that Adeleke secured victory in 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Oyetola Oyebamiji, won in 11.

Adeleke recorded 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji’s 444,811, while the ADC scored 17,180 votes.

Garba, however, criticised the ADC for its poor performance in the election despite what he described as its outbursts and propaganda.

“I have been telling our people that this ADC will not make any impact. It only exists in a few local governments in the North.

“I was shocked by the poor performance of the ADC in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election,” he said.

He explained that the outcome went beyond the figures recorded at the polls, describing it as a significant expression of democratic choice.

“It also provides an opportunity to consider what the election means for the state of Nigeria’s democracy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

Garba said President Tinubu had shown that occupying the presidency did not automatically mean that every election conducted during his administration must be won by his political party.

He said the distinction was crucial to the survival of democracy.

“When electoral institutions are allowed to function independently and citizens are free to choose their leaders, it strengthens public confidence in democracy and demonstrates the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions,” he said.