NASS defections to NDC, ADC crisis, Nigeria political realignment don shake National Assembly as about 19 lawmakers dump their parties join Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing serious internal wahala and leadership crisis.
The development mean say NDC don rise fast as new political force, even overtaking African Democratic Congress for House of Representatives, while dem dey close gap with Peoples Democratic Party.
Senate Movement Intensify
Meanwhile, for Senate, Victor Umeh and Rufai Hanga join NDC from ADC and NNPP respectively, increasing NDC senators to three, including Seriake Dickson.
However, Enyinnaya Abaribe move from ADC go Labour Party, also blaming crisis and court cases wey dey rock ADC.
House of Reps Sees Mass Exit
Furthermore, for House of Representatives, no fewer than 18 lawmakers leave ADC, with 17 of them joining NDC, while one defect go All Progressives Congress.
According to the lawmakers, unresolved crisis “from national level reach ward level” make it difficult for them to function well under ADC platform.
In addition, many of the defectors talk say dem take the decision after wide consultations with constituents and political stakeholders.
Tension and Political Realignment
Consequently, the latest wave of defections don change power balance for National Assembly, with APC still leading by wide margin, but opposition parties now dey rearrange ahead of 2027 elections.
Speaking on the matter, Senate President Godswill Akpabio even joke say ADC fit don “die,” as defections from the party continue repeatedly.
Concerns Over Party Instability
Nevertheless, lawmakers don raise concern over increasing political instability, noting say internal party crisis na major reason wey dey push politicians to switch sides.
At the same time, political observers believe say more defections fit still happen before deadline for party membership submission to Independent National Electoral Commission.
