The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Zamfara State Chapter, said it has taken note of the 7-kilometre solidarity walk organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC), and its support groups in Gusau on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, to celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election.

It said that every political party has the constitutional right to organise political activities, the African Democratic Congress finds the timing and priorities of this particular celebration deeply troubling, considering the painful realities confronting the people of Zamfara State.

This was contained in a statement issued by factional leader of ADC on the State, Hon. Kabiru Garba Gusau, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital.

According to the statement, at a time when the communities continue to suffer the devastating consequences of banditry, killings, kidnappings, displacement and destruction of livelihoods, the APC chose to mobilise people for a political celebration rather than use the occasion to draw national attention to the suffering of the people of Zamfara.

Where is the compassion for the victims? Where is the national outrage for the families that have lost fathers, mothers, sons and daughters?

Where is the solidarity with women and children who have been displaced from their communities?

Where is the serious political conversation about the thousands of Zamfara residents whose lives and livelihoods have been destroyed by insecurity?

“Instead, the focus appears to have been placed on celebrating a campaign appointment ahead of the 2027 election”, he added.

The ADC believes that political leadership should first be about the people—not positions, appointments and campaign structures.

“If APC leaders genuinely intend to convince the people of Zamfara to support President Tinubu in 2027, they should begin by demonstrating empathy and commitment to the people who have endured years of insecurity”

“We also expected yesterday’s gathering to serve as an opportunity to remember and honour the victims of banditry. The people of Zamfara should have seen visible expressions of sympathy, mourning and solidarity with the victims, not merely political celebration”

“The ADC therefore challenges the APC to tell the people of Zamfara: What concrete measures has the Federal Government put in place to permanently address the insecurity ravaging our communities?

What is the government doing for families who have lost their loved ones and livelihoods?

What immediate assistance is being provided to displaced women and children?

And why should political celebrations receive greater attention than the suffering of ordinary citizens?

“The ADC is not against political mobilisation. We are against politics without humanity. The people of Zamfara are watching. They will remember who stood with them when their communities were attacked, who spoke for them when their loved ones were killed, and who remained concerned about their welfare beyond election seasons”

“As we approach the 2027 general elections, we call on the people of Zamfara to vote wisely and vote based on performance, compassion, security, accountability and genuine commitment to their welfare—not empty political promises or celebrations”

“Zamfara deserves leaders who put the lives and welfare of its people before political ambition”

“The ADC remains committed to a Zamfara First agenda and will continue to speak for the voiceless, stand with victims of insecurity, and demand responsible leadership at all levels. The people must come first. Zamfara must come first.”