Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commented on recent defections in the Senate, saying the ADC appears politically weakened
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sparked political debate after stating that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears “dead” amid a fresh wave of defections in the Nigerian Senate.
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Godswill Akpabio made the remark during Tuesday’s plenary session while reading a letter announcing the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of Abia South from the ADC to the Labour Party.
The development comes shortly after reports that former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso also exited the ADC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), further reshaping the opposition political landscape.
Reacting to the trend on the Senate floor, Godswill Akpabio questioned the frequency of party switching among lawmakers, describing it as unusually repetitive and disorganised.
He also called for proper documentation of defections, suggesting that all movements across political parties should be formally compiled to avoid confusion.
Godswill Akpabio remarked that continuous defections risk turning the process into what he described as a “daily ritual,” urging for clearer administrative records within the legislature.
The Senate President’s comments have added fresh attention to ongoing political realignments, as parties continue to lose and gain members ahead of future electoral cycles.
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The ADC, which has recently witnessed several high-profile exits, remains at the centre of discussions on party stability and opposition cohesion in Nigeria’s evolving political environment.
