Senator Garba Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the African Democratic Congress.
Maidoki announced his decision in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read during plenary by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session.
In the letter, the senator attributed his defection to what he described as lingering internal crises and unresolved issues within the APC.
“I am writing to inform Your Excellency, the President of the Senate, and the distinguished colleagues of my defection from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
“My decision is based on the lingering internal crisis of the APC that has made my political inspiration a source of concern,” the letter stated.
Maidoki explained that he believes the ADC offers a better platform to pursue his political objectives and effectively represent the interests of his constituents and the nation.
“I believe that the ideas of the ADC are better for the benefit of my senatorial district and Nigeria at large,” he said.
The lawmaker also accused the APC of failing to uphold its core values of justice, peace, and unity, particularly during the recently concluded party primary elections in Kebbi State.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) has not exhibited its slogan as justice, peace, and unity, especially in Kebbi State during the just concluded primary elections.
“It is in this regard, therefore, that I wish to inform you of my defection to the African Democratic Congress, which I believe guarantees my political aspiration,” he added.
The defection marks another political shift ahead of future electoral contests and comes amid growing discussions about internal party dynamics and alignments across the country’s political landscape.
