16 House Reps Defect from ADC to NDC Amid Crises

On Tuesday, during a plenary session in the House of Representatives, 16 lawmakers officially announced their defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement was made by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who cited unresolved crises within the ADC as the reason for their departure.

The defectors include prominent members such as Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, Georg Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekw, Mukhtar Zakari, Georg Oluwand, Munachim Umezuruike, Emeka Idu, Jess Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokw, Afam Ogen, and Abdulhakeem Ado. This political shift occurs amid a broader wave of realignment within Nigerian politics, reportedly linked to ongoing tensions and structural disagreements within the ADC.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso are among notable political figures urging support for the NDC, emphasizing the need for unity and focus on national development ahead of the 2027 elections.