Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe Quits APGA, Defects To ADC Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, has formally left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The move ends weeks of speculation about his political future amid rising tensions within APGA. Abaribe cited irreconcilable differences with the party’s leadership and direction as the reason for his defection.

“After wide consultations, I have taken the decision to formally resign from APGA and align with the African Democratic Congress, which provides a clearer vision for good governance and national renewal,” he said, emphasizing the need for a strong and principled opposition to offer Nigerians a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general election.

His departure follows months of internal disputes over party democracy, candidate selection, and perceived marginalization of key members. Abaribe had previously criticized APGA leadership for making unilateral decisions and failing to build consensus.

Sources also revealed that he was unhappy with APGA’s approach to alliances and its stance toward the ruling party, which he believed compromised the party’s founding principles.

Abaribe, a former deputy governor of Abia State, has been one of APGA’s most influential national figures.