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The Digest

The African Democratic Congress has gained ten members in the House of Representatives following a fresh wave of defections ahead of the 2027 elections. Among those who joined the ADC is George Ozodinobi, the Deputy Minority Whip, who defected from the Labour Party. Several lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress also crossed to the ADC, while others moved to different parties, including the Accord, Action Peoples Party, and the APC. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read the defection notices during plenary on Tuesday.

Key Points:
  • ADC gained ten lawmakers, including Deputy Minority Whip George Ozodinobi (LP).
  • Harris Okonkwo (LP) and Seyi Sowunmi (LP) also joined the ADC.
  • Four PDP lawmakers from Gombe, Sokoto, and Kebbi defected to the ADC.
  • One APC lawmaker from Kaduna also joined the ADC.
  • Other lawmakers defected to Accord, APP, and APC from various parties.
As the 2027 elections approach, the wave of defections signals significant political realignment, with the ADC emerging as a major beneficiary of the cross-carpeting movement.

Sources: The Cable, Vanguard