
The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has experienced a significant setback in Kaduna State, with over 200 members from Gubuchi Ward, Makarfi LGA, defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This move is part of a broader realignment as opposition leaders rally behind the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Points:
- The defectors were formally received into the ADC on Monday.
- This follows a pattern of cross-party defections to the ADC, recently seen in Benue, where 10,000 members joined.
- The ADC is gaining momentum as a preferred platform for a coalition of opposition figures.
- Prominent leaders like Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai are actively driving this movement.
- The defections reflect growing discontent with established parties and a search for alternative platforms.
- This trend signals a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The APC and PDP are both experiencing member drain to the emerging ADC.
Sources: Daily Post