BREAKING: Nine senators dump PDP, LP, APGA for ADC

Nine senators have defected from their political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The senators are Aminu Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC.

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South, who defected from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the ADC and Senator Victor Umeh representing Anambra Central, who defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the ADC.

Senator Ogoshi Onawo representing Nasarawa South, while Senator Ireti Kingibe,  representing the FCT, defected from the LP to the ADC.

Senator Austin Akobundu representing Abia Central, defected from the PDP to the ADC, while Senator Tony Nwoye representing Anambra North, defected from the LP to the ADC, and Sentor Binos Yaroe, representing Adamawa South, defected from the PDP to the ADC.

Senator Lawal Adamu Usman representing Kaduna Central, defected from the PDP to the ADC.

With the defections, APC now has 85 senators, ADC has 9 senators, PDP 8, NNPP 1, NDC 1, APGA 1, and SDP 1.

Mojeed Oladipupo

Mojeed Oladipupo is an experienced journalist, political editor, and senior correspondent with over a decade of experience in news reporting, political journalism, research, writing, and editing. He has held senior editorial roles at TheCable, and previously worked as a Political Editor at Politics Nigeria and a Senior Correspondent at Legit.ng. Over the course of his career, Mojeed has covered politics and a wide range of national issues, producing accurate, balanced, and engaging stories for digital audiences. He has also contributed to international and lifestyle publications, including FunTimes Magazine and Amaka Studio. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Election and Political Party Management from the University of Benin and a background in journalism, public relations, and communication, he brings strong research, editorial, communication, and leadership skills to his work.

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