“The Yobe PDP executive has aligned with the ADC, as has Gombe’s. The Adamawa executives have also pledged their loyalty. The movement is gaining momentum.”, Atiku’s aide said.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to build a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, moving to attract high-profile politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC).
The ADC has reportedly absorbed PDP structures in Yobe, Gombe, and Adamawa states.
Paul Ibe, aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, confirmed: “The Yobe PDP executive has aligned with the ADC, as has Gombe’s. The Adamawa executives have also pledged their loyalty. The movement is gaining momentum.”
However, PDP State Chairmen Forum leader, Austin Nwachukwu, dismissed claims of widespread defection as “fake news,” insisting: “Many of these politicians are over 70 years old. What are they still looking for? Retirement funds, not service to the nation.”
Meanwhile, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum denied rumours of defecting with five other APC governors: “My loyalty to the APC remains firm,” he said.
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also clarified: “Today, I remain in the Labour Party, but we have all agreed to work in coalition for the 2027 elections.”
The APC’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, branded the coalition “a fraud,” while ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused the federal government of “weaponising poverty” to maintain control.
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, attacked ADC’s Interim National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, saying: “You were Minister of Interior here and to get an international passport, one would spend days, weeks and months before one could get it.”