Full List of House of Reps Members Who Recently Defected to ADC

Full List of House of Reps Members Who Recently Defected to ADC

  • A fresh wave of defections has reshaped the political landscape in Nigeria’s House of Representatives
  • Lawmakers from Labour Party, PDP, and APC have crossed over to the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
  • This movement signals growing momentum for ADC as it gains influence across multiple states

Several lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) have officially moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The deputy minority whip, Hon. George Ozodinobi from Anambra, alongside Harris Okonkwo (Anambra) and Seyi Sowunmi (Lagos), announced their defection.

Labour Party lawmakers join ADC, strengthening the party’s influence across states.
House of Representatives members defect to ADC, reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. Photo credit: NationalAssembly/ADCNig/x
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PDP Members Defect to ADC

The ADC also welcomed new members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Yaya Tongo (Gombe), Mani Maishinko Katami (Sokoto), Abdussamad Dasuki (Sokoto), and Umar Yusuf Yabo all left PDP for ADC.

APC Members Move to ADC

From the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Mustapha Abdullahi (Kaduna) and Philip Agbese (Benue) have defected to ADC, strengthening the party’s presence across different states.

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APC members cross over to ADC, boosting its presence in the National Assembly.
PDP representatives move to ADC, signalling growing momentum for the opposition party. Photo credit: officialABAT/x
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What This Means for ADC

The wave of defections signals growing momentum for the African Democratic Congress as it gains representation from three major parties: Labour Party, PDP, and APC. This shift could reshape political alliances in the House of Representatives.

About ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a Nigerian political party founded in 2005, with its headquarters in Abuja. It positions itself as a reformist party, aiming to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in governance.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a political party in Nigeria established in 2005 by Ralph Nwosu. Headquartered in Abuja, the party describes itself as a “big tent” movement, welcoming diverse political views. Its mission is to challenge domination by political elites and promote transparency, accountability, and inclusion, particularly for women, youths, diaspora communities, and persons with disabilities.

The ADC envisions consolidating Nigeria’s democracy beyond flawed elections and rhetoric, focusing instead on building resilient institutions and a fair society. Though relatively small, the party has gained attention through defections and coalition efforts in recent years.

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National Assembly

The Nigerian House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the National Assembly, made up of 360 elected members who represent constituencies across the country.

The House of Representatives, often called the Green Chamber, is the lower chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly. It consists of 360 members, each elected from constituencies nationwide to serve a four-year term.

The House plays a vital role in lawmaking, approving the national budget, and overseeing the executive branch to ensure accountability. Members debate policies, draft legislation, and represent the interests of their constituents at the federal level. Located in Abuja, the House is led by the Speaker, currently Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

Prominent politicians who left APC to join ADC

Legit.ng earlier reported that the political landscape in Nigeria has seen notable shifts, with several prominent figures leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Ahmed Babba-Kaita, a serving senator from Katsina State, made headlines when he switched allegiance from the APC to the ADC. His move was seen as a significant boost to the ADC’s presence in northern Nigeria.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is an AFP-certified journalist. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022). He is a 2025 CRA Grantee, 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow. Email: basitjamiu1st@gmail.com and basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.