ADC House of Assembly candidates from Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba and Jigawa states have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The politicians announced their move during a courtesy visit to APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
Dr Princess Aslam Aliyu Gambiyar from Zamfara State led the delegation.
She said the defectors believed President Bola Tinubu could advance Nigeria’s development through his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
She said that belief influenced their decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and join the APC.
According to her, the politicians also intend to support Mr Tinubu’s bid for another term in office.
Mr Yilwatda welcomed the defectors and asked them to begin political activities at the grassroots.
“We are pleased to welcome young individuals to our progressive movement,” he said.
He also asked the new members to return to their respective wards and start organisational activities.
The APC chairman said the defectors had submitted resignation letters to their previous political wards before joining the ruling party.
He further said their decision would be communicated to President Tinubu.
Mr Yilwatda also said he would recommend the new members to governors in their respective states for possible roles in mobilisation and grassroots activities.
Meanwhile, he described the APC as an inclusive political platform and said the federal government was working towards national cohesion.
He said President Tinubu’s administration had created opportunities for Nigerians from different regions and religious backgrounds to participate in governance.
The ADC House of Assembly candidates said their decision to join the APC was linked to their support for the president’s political and development agenda.
Mr Yilwatda urged them to work within their communities and help strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said joining the APC should involve active participation rather than simply changing political parties.
The latest defections add to political movements already taking place ahead of the 2027 general elections, as politicians across different states position themselves ahead of the next electoral cycle.
