Tambuwal, Abaribe, Kingibe lead nine senators to ADC as party tops minority bloc

Nine senators on Thursday defected from their political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

March 12, 2026 3:29 pmNine senators on Thursday defected from their political parties to the African Democratic Congress .Aminu Tambuwal, senator representing Sokoto south, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ADC, while Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia south, moved from the All Progressives Grand Alliance to the ADC.

Advertisement“I have taken this decision after wide consultations with my family, constituents and supporters in view of the lingering divisions in the leadership and unending litigations pervading the entirety of the Labour Party in Nigeria,” he said. “I remain committed to continuing or to continue making my contributions towards the development of our nation where no one is oppressed.”Onawo said the move was driven by his commitment to democratic values and good governance. “My defection is principally informed by my commitment to promoting the tenets of democracy, strengthening the ideals of a vibrant multi-party system and joining hands with well-meaning Nigerians who are committed to advancing good governance, national unity and sustainable development,” he said. Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the federal capital territory , also defected from the LP to the ADC.Austin Akobundu, senator representing Abia central, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ADC, while Tony Nwoye, senator representing Anambra north, switched from the Labour Party to the ADC, and Binos Yaroe, senator representing Adamawa south, also moved from the PDP to the ADC.“I have resolved to align with the African Democratic Congress in order to continue to effectively pursue the democratic aspirations and development and developmental interests of the people,” Usman said. With the defections, the composition of the senate now stands as follows: All Progressives Congress — 85; African Democratic Congress — 9; Peoples Democratic Party — 8; New Nigeria Peoples Party — 1; National Democratic Coalition — 1; All Progressives Grand Alliance — 1; and Social Democratic Party — 1.

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