Anazado emerges ADC consensus candidate for Amuwo-Odofin

Prince Anazado Josiah Azubuike has been selected as the consensus candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to represent the Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency in the upcoming House of Representatives election in 2027. Azubuike secured 38 votes during the party's substitution primary held in Lagos on Saturday. The electoral process was observed by party officials and representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ensuring compliance with the Electoral Act.

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Nigerians are tired and Nigerians need an incredible alternative to believe in. They need a political party that they can look at and say, okay, this one looks like it can help us, and ADC has positioned itself as the party that can do so.

George Ashiru, the Chairman of the ADC in Lagos State, expressed strong optimism about the party's prospects in the 2027 general elections. He believes that a growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians with the current political climate positions the ADC as a viable alternative. Ashiru stated that Nigerians are seeking a credible option and that the ADC has positioned itself to meet this need. He emphasized that the party's strategy relies on a coalition of voters rather than politicians, aiming to unite those who desire a change from the existing political order.

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The coalition of voters, not the coalition of politicians. When all voters just decide that we are going to support this particular party because the candidates and the message is unifying and covers every need, that’s what ADC is selling.

Ashiru further predicted a robust performance for the ADC within Lagos, noting that many residents feel excluded from the state's governance. He urged Lagosians to make a statement in the upcoming elections, asserting their right to participate in the state's governance. Ashiru encouraged Nigerians to support the ADC as a distinct alternative ahead of the 2027 polls.

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Lagosians are going to say no, not this time around. This time around we are going to make a statement that we all have a part in the governance of the state.

Following his selection, Azubuike highlighted his preparedness for legislative duties, drawing on his experience in community leadership and his academic background in political science. He mentioned his studies in public policy, democratic institutions, and lawmaking, which he considers the core functions of a legislator. Azubuike pledged to leverage this knowledge in his role, aiming to contribute effectively to the legislative process.

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I have studied so much about public policy, democratic institutions and also lawmaking, which happens to be the major work of a legislator.