The Digest:
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This strategic move, announced in Abuja, marks a significant Political realignment as the 2027 general elections draw closer and opposition forces seek new platforms.
Key Points:
- Senator Ireti Kingibe (FCT) officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
- She described the move as deliberate and strategic, planning a public "noise and fanfare" for her formal entry into ADC.
- Kingibe expressed full commitment to the ADC, likening its evolving coalition to a "growing child."
- She justified her defection by citing the ongoing factional crisis within the Labour Party, which she believes provides legal grounds for her exit without penalty.
- Kingibe noted that even INEC has received two sets of results and candidates from the LP's warring factions.
- She affirmed her law-abiding nature, stating she wouldn't have defected if the LP had remained united.
- The senator was present at ADC's recent unveiling as a new opposition coalition platform on July 2.
Sources: TheCable
