A fresh wave of political realignment swept through Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber on Thursday as nine senators formally defected from their respective parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The lawmakers, who previously belonged to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), announced their defection during proceedings at the Nigerian Senate chamber of the National Assembly of Nigeria.
The development marks one of the most notable shifts in the composition of the Senate in recent months, as the lawmakers cited political alignment and strategic considerations as reasons for their move to the ADC.
Senators Who Defected to ADC
The senators who announced their defection include:
1. Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory – from LP to ADC
2. Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, Nasarawa South – from PDP to ADC
3. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Sokoto South – from PDP to ADC
4. Binos Dauda Yaroe, Adamawa South – from PDP to ADC
5. Austin Akobundu, Abia Central – from PDP to ADC
6. Enyinnaya Abaribe, Abia South – from APGA to ADC
7. Victor Umeh, Anambra Central – from LP to ADC
8. Tony Nwoye, Anambra North – from LP to ADC
9. Lawal Adamu Usman, Kaduna Central – from PDP to ADC