Sixteen lawmakers leave ADC for NDC in major defection
Sixteen members of the House of Representatives have left the African Democratic Congress for the Nigerian Democratic Congress. The announcement was made by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu during a plenary session. The lawmakers cited “unresolved crises” within the ADC as their reason for defecting. Prominent figures like Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have also recently aligned with the NDC, emphasizing the need for unity and national development.
What we know
- Sixteen House of Representatives members formally defected from the ADC to the NDC.
- The announcement was made by Benjamin Kalu on the floor of the Green Chamber during a plenary session.
- Lawmakers cited ongoing “unresolved crises” in the ADC as the main reason for their move.
- Notable defectors include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, and others.
- Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have also joined the NDC, urging supporters to focus on national development and unity.
