Just in: Former Senator Dumps PDP After 27 Years, Mentions Next Destination
- Senator Prince Gilbert Emeka Nnaji has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 27 years of loyalty to the main opposition party
- Legit.ng reports that Senator Nnaji represented Enugu East senatorial district in the 8th National Assembly between 2011 and 2019
- He explained the reason for defecting from the PDP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Enugu State - Former Senator Gilbert Nnaji has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 27 years.
Nnaji, the former chairman of the Senate Committee on Communications, has dumped the PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Source: Twitter
He said the decision was difficult given the “national development prospects and opportunities that the PDP of our dreams held for our dear country, Nigeria.
As reported by TheCable, he addressed his resignation letter to the chairman of the PDP in Umuenwene ward, Iji Nike, Enugu East LGA, on Friday, December 26, 2025.
"However, recent developments have confirmed that the PDP of the Founding Fathers has become as irredeemable as it is irreparable. It is indeed unfortunate!
"Therefore, after extensive consultations with my family, associates, and other eminent citizens across Nigeria, I am left with the only option of seeking a better platform to continue to contribute to national development. This is essential to further my passion for a Nigeria that works for Nigerians."
He said the party was founded on “core democratic ideals driven by unity, patriotism, justice, fairness, transparency, selflessness, mutual respect, and resilience..
The politician added that he had “faithfully committed” himself to the party over the years and made “immense contributions” to “this once-largest party in Africa”.
"Meanwhile, for the record, I have found in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a veritable and promising ground with great and motivated like-minded compatriots to join forces in redirecting the ship of our Nigerian state."
ADC Coalition Party via its X handle @ADCngcoalition, also announced that Senator Prince Gilbert Emeka Nnaji has dumped the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Nigerians react as Senator Nnaji dumps PDP for ADC
@NigerianDemir
You said defecting governors mean nothing, but you were seen celebrating defecting chairmen. Kilode.
@didi_okoh
Small yansh wan shake o, they want to ride on Obi's wave again.
@Charles51200281
The structure they have today is what we want to dismantle. It is a structure of criminality.”
@iam_mrvoice
ADC doesn't need Gil Nnaji...His political career and that of Chimaraoke is dead.
@MichaelAkinsuyi
Another iron-condemned politician spotted.
@OpeyemiAkinyod2
He was a Senator over 9 years ago.
@amotekunsoja
EX SENATOR PLS BE GUIDED
@Raphael864402
Peter Obi's effect
Source: Twitter
Governor Adeleke finally dumps PDP
Recall that Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke finally disclosed that he resigned from the leading opposition party, PDP.
Adeleke made this known on Monday, December 1, adding that he submitted his resignation letter to his ward chairman about a month ago.
Governor Adeleke would be the fifth governor to dump the PDP in 2025 as the leading opposition party continues to battle an internal crisis.
Prominent northern lawmaker dumps PDP.
Legit.ng also reported that Mansur Musa defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after declaring that prolonged internal crises had weakened the opposition party.
The lawmaker said divisions within the PDP created conditions that no longer aligned with the priorities of his constituency.
Members of the House of Representatives welcomed Musa into the APC after his notification letter was read during plenary.
Source: Legit.ng
