Breaking: Another Top Southeast Lawmaker Dumps Atiku, ADC, Others Joins Obi in NDC
- Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central) defected from the ADC to the NDC as Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the move during plenary
- Umeh said internal crises within the ADC and consultations with stakeholders influenced his decision to leave the party
- The senator reaffirmed his commitment to national development despite changing political alignment
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has formally defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
The announcement was made on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, May 5, as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Umeh’s letter of defection during plenary.
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Defection announced on Senate floor
In his letter, Umeh cited internal crises within the ADC as a key factor behind his decision to leave the part, Arise TV reported.
“My resignation from the African Democratic Congress ADC and my defection to the Nigerian Democratic Congress NDC. Is it a problem? I should not. I should not. I should not have promoted this NDC,” he said.
The senator added that his move followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders.
“I've taken this decision after wide consultations with my family, my conscience and supporters, review of the lingering divisions in the leadership in the African Democratic Congress,” he stated.
Cites commitment to development
Umeh maintained that his defection would not affect his dedication to public service and national development, Vanguard reported.
“I remain committed to making my contributions towards the development of our DNS, but this time through the NDC,” he added.
The development marks a shift in party alignment for the Anambra lawmaker and adds to the growing list of political realignments within the National Assembly.
Kano deputy gov defects
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into uncertainty following the resignation of its former Kano state deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo, who has formally exited the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gwarzo confirmed his departure in a letter dated Friday, May 1, 2026, addressed to the party chairman in Gwarzo local government area of Kano state, stating that his resignation took immediate effect.
Source: Legit.ng
