{
  "id": 15224334,
  "title": "2027: Kwara ADC Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Food Security If Formed Govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/2027-kwara-adc-promises-to-tackle-insecurity-food-security-if-formed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T15:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/2027-kwara-adc-promises-to-tackle-insecurity-food-security-if-formed-govt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State has pledged to enhance intelligence gathering, deploy technology and bolster conventional security measures if it secures power in the state come 2027. The party's governorship candidate, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, highlighted the importance of security for development and warned that rising insecurity could hinder farming activities, economic growth and residents' livelihoods.\n\nMohammed, a former House of Representatives member, proposed a community-based intelligence gathering approach and the use of technology to strengthen protection of lives and property. He also called for better collaboration between residents and security agencies.\n\nAddressing agricultural potential, the ADC candidate emphasized the need to improve farming productivity and support farmers to tackle food insecurity and reduce living costs. He criticized current economic policies by the government for imposing financial burdens on households.\n\nMohammed urged voters to evaluate candidates based on their programmes, competence and capacity to deliver, rather than political affiliations. He challenged political parties to explain how they plan to address the state's challenges instead of relying solely on campaign promises. The ADC pledged to implement its manifesto and expected elected candidates to operate within its policy framework. The party expressed confidence that a government focused on security, agriculture, education, healthcare and economic relief could improve residents' living conditions across Kwara State.",
  "summary": "Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State has said that it would embark on intensive intelligence gathering, deployment of technology and improved support for conventional security",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}