Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development that has stirred Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The high-profile defection took place in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, where Adamu was formally received by leaders of the ADC, alongside party supporters, youth groups and other political stakeholders.
Adamu’s exit from the APC is understood to have followed months of dissatisfaction with the party’s internal operations at both state and national levels. A founding member of the APC and one of its key power brokers since 2015, his departure is widely viewed as a significant setback for the ruling party.
A former two-term governor of Nasarawa State and a seasoned legislator, Adamu is regarded as one of the most influential political figures in the North-Central region.
Speaking at the defection ceremony, Adamu said his decision was guided by principle and conscience. He accused the APC of deviating from its founding ideals, alleging that the party had sidelined experienced members, suppressed dissenting opinions and weakened internal democracy.
The event in Keffi was marked by the display of ADC flags, solidarity songs and chants, underscoring the symbolic importance of the moment for the opposition party.
ADC leaders welcomed Adamu’s defection, describing it as a major boost to the party’s fortunes. They said his entry strengthens the ADC with political experience, grassroots reach and national influence, while also reflecting growing public interest in alternatives outside the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
As of the time of filing this report, the APC had yet to issue an official reaction to Adamu’s defection.
