The Zamfara State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful, free, fair and credible elections.
The state chapter, under the leadership of Kabiru Garba stated this in Gusau at the ceremony for signing of peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections
The peace accord organized by the State Police Command with a theme, “Peaceful Elections Through Political Tolerance, Unity and Responsible Leadership.” was attended by political parties and their candidates across various political positions.
Garba said: On behalf of the ADC, I am hereby reaffirms the party’s unwavering commitment to peaceful, free, fair, credible, and violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections in Zamfara State and Nigeria as a whole.
The ADC Zamfara State Chapter recognises that peaceful elections are fundamental to democratic governance, political stability, and sustainable development.
“We believe that political competition should be driven by ideas, policies, programmes, and a genuine commitment to serving the people, rather than violence, intimidation, hate speech, or personal attacks.
“As a political party, we are committed to democratic principles and the rule of law, the ADC assures the people of Zamfara State that it will continue to promote political tolerance, peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and responsible political engagement throughout the electoral process.”
The ADC Zamfara State chapter calls on all registered political parties, political leaders, candidates, youth groups, women leaders, traditional institutions, religious leaders, civil society organisations, the media, and security agencies to work collectively towards peaceful and credible elections in 2027.
“We particularly urge political leaders to guide their supporters through responsible communication, discourage inflammatory statements, and demonstrate leadership that promotes unity rather than division.
“We also call on security agencies to remain professional, impartial, and committed to protecting all citizens and political stakeholders without discrimination.
“Furthermore, we encourage the media to promote factual reporting, responsible political discourse, and public enlightenment while avoiding the dissemination of unverified information capable of generating tension.
“We believe that the 2027 General Elections should provide an opportunity for citizens to make informed choices based on the policies, competence, programmes, and commitments presented by political parties and candidates.
“Our position remains clear: democracy must be defended through lawful participation, peaceful engagement, and respect for the people’s mandate.
“We commend the Nigeria Police Force, Zamfara State Police Command, for organising the Peace Accord Signing Ceremony and providing a platform for political stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to peace, political tolerance, and responsible leadership.
“The ADC Zamfara State Chapter assures the people of Zamfara State that we remain committed to promoting peace, strengthening democratic participation, and contributing to an electoral process in which citizens can participate without fear.
“As we prepare for the 2027 General Elections, let us remember that political offices are temporary, but the peace, unity, and security of Zamfara State are responsibilities we all share.
“Let us compete through ideas, campaign responsibly, resolve disputes through the law, and protect the peace of our dear state,” he appealed.