The African Democratic Congress is on the edge of a sweeping political gain that could redraw the strength of parties in the National Assembly. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that talks were underway with lawmakers from several parties, describing the discussions as active and far reaching.
He noted that a number of representatives and senators from the Peoples Democratic Party had already signalled their intention to cross over, though he declined to name figures. Independent sources revealed that the coming movement would cut across the All Progressives Congress, the PDP, the Labour Party and the New Nigerian Peoples Party. Early estimates suggest that nearly seventy percent of the anticipated defectors may come from the ruling party, while the remaining thirty percent will be split among the others.
Despite holding the majority in both chambers, the APC may soon face an unexpected loss of influence. Several confidential meetings held in Abuja over the weekend, led by senior figures in the ADC, pointed to what insiders described as a substantial harvest of new members. One source who attended a strategy session called by the National Chairman, Senator David Mark, said that twenty one senators and eighty six members of the House of Representatives had expressed readiness to join the party in the coming weeks. He added that each state already has an anchorman appointed to draw in more lawmakers.
He listed Benue, Kano and Borno as states where the shift is gaining momentum. Benue alone has about eight lawmakers weighing their options, while Kano has at least six members on board. Borno has a senator and four representatives preparing to switch. Interest in the South East is said to be slower, though two senators and several representatives have made initial contact.
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The source argued that recent defections to the APC in some states were part of a wider strategy intended to build leverage before lawmakers begin moving into the ADC. He claimed that even some APC governors were quietly engaging with the opposition party as they weigh future political alliances.
From Benue came further confirmation that two senators and six representatives are preparing to declare for the ADC. A senior party figure in the state said the rising insecurity and the worsening internal divisions within the APC had made the ruling party an unsafe platform. He noted that the APC in Benue had broken into several factions, leaving many members unsure of how to secure valid nominations. He claimed that Governor Hyacinth Alia had also held discreet meetings with ADC leaders ahead of possible realignments before 2027.
A source in Lagos added that two House members from the APC had already committed themselves to the ADC. He said the party had been meeting frequently and was offering serving lawmakers what he described as clear and stable paths to new tickets. He argued that Senator David Mark’s experience during his years as Senate President, when he was known for holding the legislature together through tense moments, had become a major attraction for young and first term lawmakers searching for a more secure future.
As the talks continue, many insiders believe the ADC may be closing in on one of the largest parliamentary shifts in recent years, with the potential to control a significant share of the National Assembly before the next general election.
