{
  "id": 11934088,
  "title": "2027: ADP’ ill Offer Alternative Platform for Kwarans, Says Chieftain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/2027-adp-ill-offer-alternative-platform-for-kwarans-says-chieftain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:10:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/04/2027-adp-ill-offer-alternative-platform-for-kwarans-says-chieftain/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, the Kwara South senatorial candidate from the African Democratic Party (ADP), has announced that his party can serve as an alternative platform for the people of Kwara, offering solutions to various challenges they face. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin, Mohammed emphasized the state's abundant human and natural resources that, when managed properly, could significantly enhance the socio-economic situation of its residents.\n\nMohammed highlighted the ADP's blueprint to tackle issues such as high cost of living, underdevelopment in agriculture, persistent insecurity, and limited growth in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. He urged voters to look beyond the two dominant political parties in the state, claiming the ADP has much to offer for the betterment of the people's lives. The candidate criticized the lack of clear agendas or manifestos from these two major parties that cater to the masses.\n\nCondemning the lack of continuity in projects and policies among successive governments, Mohammed pointed out the negative consequences experienced by the people. He emphasized that if ADP were given the chance to lead Kwara, there would be noticeable differences in governance and better distribution of projects across the state's three senatorial districts. The main objective for the party, he stated, is to assist the poor, empower them, and create opportunities for their growth.\n\nAddressing low school enrollment in the Kwara South district, Mohammed lamented the neglect of educational development by previous administrations. He stressed that large segments of the population are involved in entrepreneurship, including artisans and traders, many of whom lack the financial means to establish their businesses. He noted that while some people form cooperatives, they often fail to achieve meaningful progress. Mohammed assured that if ADP were to assume power, it would prioritize empowering people, as progress would be evident in society only when individuals are supported. He asserted that government intervention should focus on maintenance rather than merely constructing new projects.",
  "summary": "Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Kwara South senatorial candidate on the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADP), Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, has said the party is well positioned to serve as",
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}