Three members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signalling what analysts describe as the beginning of political reshuffling ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers—Thaddeus Attah (Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Lagos), Usman Zubairu (Birnin Gwari/Giwa Federal Constituency, Kaduna), and Sani Noma (Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency, Kebbi)—officially announced their defection during plenary on Tuesday.
Their move reflects a cross-party shift, as Attah left the Labour Party (LP), Zubairu defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), while Noma dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with all three joining the ADC.
The defections further highlight rising dissatisfaction within Nigeria’s major political parties, as internal divisions and unresolved leadership disputes continue to trigger movement among lawmakers. Observers believe the growing interest in the ADC, traditionally viewed as a smaller party, suggests that some politicians are now exploring alternative platforms ahead of the next election cycle.
In a separate development, two other lawmakers—Abubakar Buba (Chanchaga Federal Constituency, Niger State) and Ibrahim Mohammed (Bunza/Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo Federal Constituency, Kebbi State)—also announced their defection from the PDP to the APC. Their move is considered a strategic gain for the ruling party, particularly in strengthening its influence in key northern constituencies.
Meanwhile, in Osun State, Mudashiru Alani (Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency) and Adetunji Olusoji (Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency) left the PDP for the Accord Party, adding to concerns over the PDP’s internal stability as more members continue to exit the party.
In Taraba State, David Fuoh, representing Sarduana/Kurmi/Gashaka Federal Constituency, also switched allegiance, moving from the APC to the PDP—showing that the wave of defections is not one-sided but reflects broader political uncertainty and shifting alliances across party lines.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, announced the defections by reading the formal letters submitted by the lawmakers. In their notices, the legislators cited internal crises within their former parties as the major reason for abandoning their platforms—an explanation that has become common in Nigeria’s legislative politics.
The developments come as political actors begin to reposition ahead of 2027, raising fresh concerns about party loyalty, cohesion, and ideological consistency in the country’s democratic space.
Following the session, the House adjourned plenary to Wednesday in honour of the late Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, a lawmaker representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, who died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 66.
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