3 House of Reps members dump parties for ADC ahead of 2027 elections

Three members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria have officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that signals early political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The lawmakers were said to have announced their decision recently, citing the need to reposition themselves politically as preparations for the next election cycle begin to gather momentum across the country.

Thaddeus Attah (Eti-Osa federal constituency, Lagos), Usman Zubairu (Birnin Gwari/Giwa federal constituency, Kaduna), and Sani Noma (Argungu/Augie federal constituency, Kebbi) left the Labour Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC, respectively.

In Niger state, Abubakar Buba (Chanchaga federal constituency) and Ibrahim Mohammed (Bunza/Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo federal constituency, Kebbi) moved from the PDP to the APC.

Mudashiru Alani, representing Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa federal constituency of Osun, and Adetunji Olusoji, who represents Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe federal constituency, both defected from the PDP to the Accord

Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house, read the defection notices during Tuesday’s plenary.

The lawmakers attributed their defections to the internal crisis in their former parties.

Subsequently, the house adjourned plenary to Wednesday over the death of Muhammad Hassan.

Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa federal constituency of Kano state died on April 10 after a period of illness.