17 Lawmakers Defect from Opposition Party ADC to NDC as Political Realignment Deepens
At least 17 members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have officially defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), confirming a fresh wave of political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The defections were formally announced during plenary on Tuesday, with presiding officers reading letters submitted by the affected lawmakers notifying the chamber of their decision to switch parties.
Multiple verified reports confirm the number of defectors as no fewer than 17, while at least one additional lawmaker moved from the ADC to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), highlighting broader shifts across party lines.
Sources familiar with the development say many of the lawmakers cited internal crises, leadership disputes, and instability within the ADC as key reasons for their exit.
The move comes amid a wider political shake-up involving opposition figures and parties, with recent reports indicating that prominent politicians—including former presidential contenders—have been reconsidering their positions within the ADC due to ongoing legal battles and structural disagreements.
For Africa’s largest democracy, the development reflects intensifying efforts by opposition actors to consolidate influence under new or restructured platforms, as the race toward 2027 gradually takes shape.
