Members from three parties join NDC in Abuja
A group of politicians from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party, and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The move was led by suspended ADC chieftain Amanda Pam, who was joined by several party officials and supporters. The defectors were formally received by NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson at his residence in Abuja. The event highlights ongoing internal crises within the ADC and a growing influence of the NDC in various states.
Key takeaways
- Amanda Pam, a former National Legal Adviser of the PDP and ex-Mandate Secretary for Health in the FCT, led the defectors.
- The group included ward and local government chairmen, ADC stalwarts, and supporters from the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Abuja Municipal Area Council.
- Other notable defectors were Omale Sule, Princess Gladys Ngozi, Godwin Onoya, Yusuf Adam, Aliyu Umar, Nurudeen Bissallah, and Faruk Datsama.
- Seriake Dickson described the defections as a major boost for the NDC and presented membership cards to the new members.
- The defections follow a deepening crisis in the ADC, including the controversial suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe and internal disputes in Abuja.
