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Senate Warns Abaribe Could Lose Seat Over Defection From APGA To ADC

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Drama unfolded in the Senate on Thursday after lawmakers warned that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe risks losing his seat if he proceeds with his decision to leave the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The senator representing Abia South announced his resignation from APGA in a letter read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the letter, Abaribe explained that he decided to leave the party due to what he described as an irreconcilable leadership crisis within APGA. He also revealed that he had moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a platform some opposition leaders are adopting ahead of the 2027 general elections. His announcement sparked immediate reactions from several senators, including Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who questioned the justification for his defection. Jibrin argued that APGA is not experiencing any leadership division that would warrant a lawmaker abandoning the party. He cited Section 68(1)(g) of the Constitution, which states that any member of the National Assembly who defects from the political party that sponsored his election must vacate the seat unless the party is facing a clear internal split. He also referenced Order 20(j) of the Senate Standing Orders, which gives the Senate President authority to interpret the chamber’s rules and make a final decision on such issues. Jibrin therefore urged Akpabio to apply the constitutional provisions in handling the matter. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North, also advised that political leaders should address internal disagreements within their parties instead of abandoning them during difficult moments. Bamidele supported the argument, adding that Abaribe’s action could also raise questions under Section 65 of the Constitution, which requires a member of the National Assembly to belong to a political party in order to remain in office. He suggested that Abaribe should be allowed to withdraw his resignation letter so the Senate leadership can properly examine the situation. Otherwise, he said the chamber should proceed in line with the Constitution. Responding to the objections, Abaribe insisted that his resignation should be accepted, explaining that he had already been expelled from APGA in September 2025. He told the Senate that he was no longer a member of the party and therefore had no reason to remain in it. Following the exchange, Akpabio directed Abaribe to submit proof of his expulsion from APGA within one week. However, both Jibrin and Bamidele maintained that the Senate President should immediately rule in accordance with the Constitution by declaring the seat vacant. In his ruling, Akpabio said the Senate would allow Abaribe time to reconsider his decision before taking any constitutional step. “We’ll give you until our next sitting to reconsider or the chamber will take a position,” Akpabio said. It remains uncertain whether Abaribe had formally registered as a member of the ADC before submitting his resignation letter. Abaribe, first elected to the Senate in 2007, has been re-elected several times and remains one of the longest-serving lawmakers and prominent opposition voices in the chamber.

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Opposition Leaders Reject 2026 Electoral Act, Accuse APC Of Manipulating 2027 Election Process

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Leaders of Nigeria’s opposition parties have rejected the recently amended Electoral Act 2026, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The opposition coalition, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and leaders of major parties, criticized both the content of the act and the manner in which it was passed by the National Assembly. At a press briefing, Ajuri Ahmed of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of using the amendment to position President Tinubu as the sole credible presidential contender for 2027. Ahmed highlighted that available technology allows election results to be transmitted from every polling unit and questioned why the act retains provisions for manual collation of votes. He also expressed surprise at the speed with which the President signed the law, noting that other legislation had not received similar expedited treatment. He pointed to the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections as evidence of the APC’s rush, claiming the results demonstrated flaws in the process. The opposition leaders rejected the outcome of the FCT Area Council polls, describing them as a litmus test that exposed the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman’s inability to manage elections effectively.

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Olumide Akpata Joins ADC After Labour Party Exit

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Olumide Akpata, who flew the Labour Party flag in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has officially pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former LP candidate was formally admitted into the party in Edo State by its chairman, Kennedy Odion, in the company of several political heavyweights. Among those present were former Edo governors John Odigie-Oyegun and Oserheimen Osunbor, ex-Senate Chief Whip Roland Owie, Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal lawmaker Murphy Omoruyi, and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. After being handed his membership card, Akpata revealed that Obi’s earlier move to the ADC on December 31, 2025, significantly influenced his own decision. He explained that he joined the party to help strengthen its structure and advance the collective aspiration of building a new Nigeria. He also thanked the ADC leadership for the warm welcome and praised the Obidient Movement for remaining consistent and resilient despite challenges. Speaking at the event, Obi reaffirmed his resolve to pursue national transformation. “Our commitment to a new Nigeria is total, even though they are doing everything possible to stop us.” He stressed that Nigeria must be restructured to benefit all citizens rather than a privileged minority, adding that the country must transition from a consumption-driven economy to one anchored on production. Earlier, Odion commended Obi’s steadfastness and assured that the ADC remains focused on national renewal. Odigie-Oyegun described the party as expanding steadily in both numbers and quality, insisting that Nigeria is in urgent need of rescue. Osunbor voiced confidence that the coalition spearheaded by Oyegun would propel the ADC to success in the 2027 general elections. Drawing parallels with the 2013 political alliance that culminated in the APC’s 2015 victory, he suggested history could repeat itself under the ADC platform. He also alleged that the ruling party was working against transparent electoral reforms ahead of 2027, citing opposition to real-time electronic transmission of results. According to him, only those with intentions to manipulate the process would resist credible and transparent elections, urging Nigerians to stay vigilant.

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Suspected Thugs Attack Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun During ADC Event In Edo

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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, was reportedly attacked alongside former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State on Tuesday. The allegation was made public by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, former spokesperson for Obi’s campaign and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, in a statement issued in Abuja. Tanko claimed the incident occurred in Benin City during events marking the official declaration of Olumide Akpata into the ADC. According to him, armed men allegedly trailed the delegation from the party’s secretariat to the residence of Chief Odigie-Oyegun. He stated that the attackers opened fire at the gate and vandalized several vehicles parked within the premises, describing the development as a possible assassination attempt. “Peter Obi and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State. At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. “They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.” Photos and video footage shared afterward showed bullet marks on the gate and shattered windscreens of multiple SUVs. The alleged attack has sparked fresh concerns about escalating political tensions in the state.

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Court Adjourns Case Challenging Deregistration Of ADC, Three Other Parties To February 24, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), and Action Peoples Party (APP) to February 24, 2026. The hearing, originally scheduled for yesterday, was postponed after the presiding judge was absent. The court was abuzz with activity as all parties were present, each represented by legal teams. The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the ADC each engaged two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), while the Accord Party was represented by one SAN. Senior counsels also appeared for the other affected parties. The substantive hearing, expected next week, is anticipated to feature detailed legal arguments on the matter. Speaking to journalists, lead counsel for the NFFL, Yakubu Ruba (SAN), explained that the case seeks judicial interpretation of the Constitution. “The suit filed by the NFFL seeks the court’s interpretation of the Constitution and aims to further expound Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence,” he said. The NFFL, a public interest group, filed the case in December 2025, challenging the recognition of the five political parties on the grounds that they allegedly failed to meet the constitutional threshold for continued existence. The Forum stated that the legal action is intended to enhance Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence, uphold the rule of law, and foster a more credible and functional political system.

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Dele Momodu Officially Joins ADC

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Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu made the declaration on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing his supporters. He clarified that his decision was not driven by personal ambition, stressing that he is not seeking any elective office in the state. According to him, his move is solely about contributing to the development and wellbeing of the people. “And I came home for the first time and I coordinated everything, then it took me over 50 years, you won’t believe it, of excruciating hard work and meticulous planning to plant a home from my modest income in Iwe,” Momodu said. “So today, nobody can say Dele has no roots in Iwe. Today, I am standing before you, my friends, as I humbly reintegrate myself into the political process of my state.” He dismissed speculations about his political ambition, adding, “People have asked me, what do you want? Do you want to be a governor, a senator? No. I just want to promote the best interests of our people.”

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Atiku Rejects Calls To Step Down For Peter Obi, Says No ADC Aspirant Will Withdraw

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Amid calls from Obidients for presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to step down for Peter Obi, former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has firmly rejected the idea, declaring that no candidate in the coalition will withdraw for another. Atiku made his position known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, following comments from Obi’s supporters, including Prof Pat Utomi and Aisha Yesufu, who dismissed the possibility of Obi emerging as a Vice Presidential candidate within the coalition. Labeling the calls as a threat to democracy, Atiku said: “Any call—overt or covert—for Atiku to ‘step aside’ is a gift to authoritarian ambition and a betrayal of the Nigerian people.” He also accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of shrinking democratic space and deliberately weakening opposition parties to establish what he described as a “creeping, de facto one-party state.” According to Atiku, Nigerians have endured nearly three years of harsh economic policies and restricted democratic freedoms, while the APC has sought to suppress political alternatives through pressure on opposition forces. Atiku said the ADC was created by opposition figures to resist these trends and offer Nigerians a credible alternative. He alleged that individuals aligned with the Presidency are attempting to interfere in the party’s internal affairs, particularly the process of selecting a presidential candidate. “Let it be stated plainly: the ADC is on a national rescue mission,” the statement read, emphasizing the party’s commitment to an “open, transparent, and competitive process” for choosing its flagbearer. He warned against external meddling, saying, “APC proxies and external meddlers have no standing to intimidate, blackmail, or sabotage this democratic resolve.” The former vice president noted that the party is focused on building strong grassroots structures nationwide and urged “disruptors and infiltrators” to allow the process to proceed without interference. Declaring that all qualified aspirants would have the opportunity to contest, Atiku said: “No one is stepping down.” He added that if anyone should consider stepping aside, it should be President Tinubu, whom he described as “a national liability.” Atiku concluded by reaffirming the ADC’s determination to challenge the ruling party and “end the misfortune imposed by the Tinubu-led APC.”

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Defection: Labour Party Lampoons Peter Obi, Begs Nigerians for Forgiveness

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The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has lampooned the Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Election, Mr. Peter Obi for defecting to the African Democratic Congress. This is contained In a statement made available by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, on Wednesday. Labour Party, in the statement took note of the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and a few of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, saying they also took note of the lacklustre speech Mr. Obi made at the occasion, and wondered what new he intends to sell to Nigerians. The statement read; “For us in Labour Party, we wondered why it took them this long to make the move because we have since September 2024, parted ways with Peter Obi and some of his blind supporters in the National Assembly. We have patiently waited for this day. The party is finally liberated by this defection and as Party leaders, we count it as a blessing. “It will be on record that the leadership of the Labour Party had since urged Obi and his disgruntled followers to exit the party if they were unable to work with the leadership of the party. As a matter of fact, the party had suspended many of the lawmakers for anti party and was clearly going to mete the same treatment on the Presidential Candidate but for the intervention of some well meaning Nigerians. “The crisis we had in Labour Party was caused by Peter Obi and the Abia state governor, Dr. Alex Otti. It was them that sponsored the insurrection against the Julius Abure leadership. We had also expected Governor Otti to follow Obi out of the party. We are surprised that even though he has been suspended from the party, he is still loitering around. It is still not too late for him to follow his political leader.” The party also warned that the charade which took place in Enugu was largely boycotted by prominent political and traditional institutions in the South East. “All we saw were mere political spent forces who cannot win in their wards should there be an election. “This is clearly a danger signal that the Obi presidency (or Vice Presidency) is already a failed project from inception. He has clearly lost the charm that had endeared him to the people prior 2023. “He must be told that the South East lost out completely in the President Ahmed Tinubu’s government because they trusted and believed in him in 2023. While some states of the federation boast as much as five ministers, the entire states in the South East was given a paltry five ministerial slot. The marginalization against the zone has continued even in infrastructure allocation and I wonder if the Southeast will repeat the same political harakiri again. “Finally, we urge Nigerians to watch out for the Labour Party. We gave Nigerians a candidate we thought was good for the nation in 2023, but time has since proved that we made the greatest political mistake. We plead for forgiveness from Nigerians. We are already working out the best prospect that we hope will bring Nigeria back to its glorious days.”  

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