ADC leader urges PDP governors to switch parties
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Usman Okai, has called on key opposition figures such as Governor Seyi Makinde and Governor Bala Mohammed to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ADC. In a statement, Okai cited ongoing legal disputes and leadership uncertainty within the PDP as reasons for his appeal. He referenced the aftermath of the party's national convention and recent court decisions as major concerns. Okai believes the ADC offers a stable alternative for politicians seeking a new platform.
What we know
- Usman Okai urged prominent PDP members, including Governor Seyi Makinde and Governor Bala Mohammed, to join the ADC.
- He referenced the crisis in the PDP following its national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025, which has led to legal challenges.
- The Court of Appeal on Monday upheld an injunction restraining INEC from recognising the outcome of the PDP convention.
- Okai warned that if the convention is nullified, all candidates produced under its structure could be disqualified.
- He encouraged grassroots supporters to register with the ADC ahead of upcoming ward congresses and direct primaries.
