ADC Reacts To APC Chairman’s Claim That Key Figures Will Defect to Ruling Party

• The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a fresh attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
• The ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, lambasted the ruling APC over the claim that some key figures in the coalition are planning to join them
• Legit.ng reports that APC chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, claims that some key ADC figures will defect to the APC next week

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said no amount of defections can save the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections.

The ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the gale of high-profile defection is a gang-up against Nigerians by the ruling elite.

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Abdullahi stated this while reacting to APC chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda’s claim that “key ADC figures” will defect to the APC next week

He said the APC is still desperate for ADC members, even with all the governors and senators they have been bragging about.

This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday, October 19, 2025, via his X handle @BolajiADC

“The truth remains that the APC realises that it has become the most hated party in Nigeria, and no amount of defections can save the party from Nigerians whose lives and livelihoods the ruling party has destroyed since it came to power."

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He dared the APC chairman to mention the names of the ADC members planning to join the ruling APC.

“We wonder if the APC has run out of governors to seduce, that it has now turned to shadowy references to unnamed ADC members? If these individuals are so “key”, let the chairman of the hated party mention their names.

“There is nothing new in the game that the APC is playing. It is the same ruinous game that the PDP played at the height of its powers.

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“The APC will also learn the bitter lesson that real democratic power lies with the people and not a few power merchants.”

Enugu: Mbah speaks on reason for defection

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mbah said the PDP did not recognise the voice of his people.

Mbah said his decision to join the APC was to seek an alternative where the people’s interests would be represented and respected.

Governor Mbah said he left the PDP alongside his immediate predecessor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as well as state and federal lawmakers, among others.

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• ADC Raises Alarm over Fake State Chairmen List, Registration Scam, Advises Members on Next Action
• ADC Coalition Gets Major Backing in Southeast ahead of 2027 Elections

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House of Reps member dumps PDP

In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that another federal lawmaker dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Honourable Sadiq Abdullahi, who won the PDP ticket while in captivity, has resigned from the main opposition party.

The lawmaker representing the Sabon Gari federal constituency in the House of Representatives explained his reason for dumping the PDP.

Source: Legit.ng