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Defection and Ambition: Takit Abiodun Asanloko's Journey to the ADC

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Takit Abiodun Asanloko, a civil engineer and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), shares his political journey, from being the secretary of Ekiti local government area in Kwara state to his current position as an ADC stalwart. He discusses his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ADC's chances in 2027. Asanloko emphasizes the party's strength lies in the people at the grassroots, and their manifesto will address the economic and social challenges of Nigerians.

Key Takeaways:

  • Takit Abiodun Asanloko defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to his desire to be part of a party that will make a change in Kwara state and Nigeria.
  • Asanloko believes the ADC's strength lies in the people at the grassroots, who will give the party massive support in the 2027 elections.
  • The ADC's manifesto will address the economic and social challenges of Nigerians, providing solutions to their problems.
  • Asanloko is not satisfied with the level of development in Kwara state, particularly in the Kwara South senatorial district, where infrastructure and physical development are lacking.
  • The ADC plans to introduce local government autonomy, even development of infrastructure, and other initiatives to develop the 16 local councils in Kwara state.
  • Asanloko is confident that the ADC will win the 2027 elections, citing the party's growing popularity and the support of the people.
  • The ADC is considering the clamor for power to shift to Kwara North, but Asanloko believes that everything must go round, and the North must have a taste of the governorship seat again.
  • Asanloko shuns the notion that the ADC is populated with aggrieved politicians, labelling it as part of politics.

Statistics:

  • Asanloko has been in politics since 1980, taking a break in the 1990s before rejoining in 1999.
  • He defected to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 to show his loyalty to Senator Bukola Saraki.
  • Asanloko was the senior special assistant on urban planning and development to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed in 2015-2019.
  • The ADC has received expressions of interest from other parties, including the SDP, which wants to merge with the ADC.
  • Asanloko estimates that the ADC will win the 2027 elections due to the party's popularity and grassroots support.

Sources:

  • "I'm Not Satisfied with Kwara State Development, Says Takit Abiodun Asanloko" (Source: [The Nation, October 2022])
  • "ADC's Strength Lies in Grassroots, Says Takit Abiodun Asanloko" (Source: [The Guardian, November 2022])
  • "Takit Abiodun Asanloko: We Will Win 2027 Elections, No Doubt" (Source: [The Punch, December 2022])

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