Philip Aduda Defects to APC, Backs Tinubu for 2027

Philip Tanimu Aduda, a former Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced his defection from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aduda made this announcement at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, where he was accompanied by hundreds of supporters.

During a closed-door meeting with the APC's national chairman, Prof. Nentaw Yilwatda, Aduda expressed his intention to mobilize a significant number of voters for Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 presidential elections. He emphasized the importance of aligning with the APC to ensure electoral success, referencing recent local election victories as a template for future wins.

Prof. Nentaw Yilwatda welcomed Aduda's defection, indicating satisfaction with the addition of the former senator to the party. Aduda's exit from the PDP is seen as a significant blow to the party, which has dominated FCT politics for decades.