Breaking: 17 House of Reps Members Dump ADC for NDC

Breaking: 17 House of Reps Members Dump ADC for NDC

No fewer than seventeen members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have formally defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a major political shake-up in the legislature ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Their defections were announced on the floor of the House of Representatives during plenary on Tuesday, in a development that significantly alters party strength and legislative alignment in the lower chamber.

The lawmakers who joined the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande, Munachim Umezuruike, Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene, and Abdulhakeem Ado.

The mass defection follows a wave of political movements across opposition ranks, coming just a day after prominent political figures including Peter Obi and former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, were reported to have exited the ADC for the NDC, further strengthening the emerging party’s national profile.

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Also announced during Tuesday’s plenary was the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding another layer to the ongoing reshuffling within Nigeria’s political landscape.

Political observers say the latest defections signal an intensifying wave of realignment as lawmakers and political actors reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. The NDC, in particular, appears to be gaining momentum in recent weeks, attracting high-profile entrants and legislative support.

Analysts note that such mass defections often reshape parliamentary dynamics, influencing committee leadership, voting blocs, and the balance of power between ruling and opposition parties.

However, reactions within the ADC have remained limited as party leadership is expected to formally respond to the development in the coming days. Internal consultations are reportedly ongoing as the party assesses the impact of the defections on its parliamentary strength and national structure.

With political activities already heating up ahead of 2027, the latest development underscores the volatility of Nigeria’s opposition politics and the early jockeying for influence among emerging and established parties.

Breaking: 17 House of Reps Members Dump ADC for NDC