Ex-LP Guber Candidate to Defect to ADC in Delta State Ahead of 2027 Elections

Ken Pela, a former Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate, is poised to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State, a move expected to bolster the ADC's grassroots structure and electoral prospects for the 2027 general elections. Pela's decision reflects growing confidence in the ADC's credibility and people-focused politics.

The defection ceremony, scheduled for January 7, 2026, is anticipated to attract top national leaders and influential political figures from the South-South geopolitical zone, indicating a significant shift in political alliances in the region.