ADC Faces Mass Defections as Lawmakers Switch Parties

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faced a wave of defections, losing 18 lawmakers who have announced their exit from the party. Notably, Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), while Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, joined the Labour Party (LP).

Other defectors include representatives from various constituencies, such as Harri Okonkwo and Yusuf Umar Datti, who cited internal crises and leadership issues within the ADC as reasons for their departure. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, remarked on the ADC's instability, suggesting the party is "dead" following these mass defections.

In response to the changing political landscape, the ADC has also revised the costs of its nomination forms, reducing the presidential form from N100 million to N90 million, governorship from N50 million to N30 million, and other categories accordingly. The party's leadership crisis and ongoing legal issues have been highlighted as significant factors contributing to the defections.