A total of 16 members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during plenary in the Green Chamber, marking a significant political shift within the lower legislative body.
The defectors, who cut across multiple states and geopolitical zones, announced their decision on the floor of the House, citing political realignment and constituency interests as key factors behind their move.
Among those who defected are Yusuf Datti, representing Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam Federal Constituency in Kano State; Uchenna Okonkwo of Idemili North/Idemili South Federal Constituency, Anambra State; and Adamu Wakili of Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency, Kano State.
Others include Thaddeus Attah (Eti-Osa, Lagos), George Ozodinobi (Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha, Anambra), Prof. Lilian Orogbu (Awka North/Awka South, Anambra), and Oluwaseyi Sowunmi (Ojo, Lagos).
Also on the list are Peter Aniekwe (Anambra East/Anambra West), Mukhtar Zakari (Tarauni, Kano), George Oluwande (Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos), Munachim Umezuruike (Port Harcourt I, Rivers), and Emeka Idu (Onitsha North/Onitsha South, Anambra).
The remaining lawmakers are Jesse Onuakalusi (Oshodi-Isolo I, Lagos), Ifeanyi Uzokwe (Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo, Anambra), Afam Ogene (Ogbaru, Anambra), and Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko, Kano).
In a related development, Leke Abejide, representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, defected from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Political observers note that the wave of defections could alter party strength dynamics in the House and influence upcoming legislative decisions.
Source: X | Imranmuhdz
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