The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has witnessed a significant influx of members from various political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Borno State. This development comes as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Several prominent politicians have defected to the ADC, including:
Mattawali Kashim Ibrahim Imam, a former PDP governorship candidate and APC stalwart.
Alh. Idris Mamman Durkwa, a former governorship aspirant.
Hon. Sheriff Banki, a youth mobilizer and stakeholder advocate.
Hon. Mohammed Umara Kumalia, former House minority leader and governorship aspirant.
Alh. Saleh Kida, PDP 2023 deputy governorship candidate.
According to Hon. Sheriff Banki, the defection is a result of the failure of the APC under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the PDP's compromised leadership. He also cited economic hardship, frustration, and insecurity as factors contributing to the shift.
This mass defection could significantly impact the political landscape in Borno State and potentially influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The ADC's growing strength may pose a challenge to the ruling party and other opposition parties.
The party's interim national Chairman, David Mark, has been leading the coalition movement to challenge President Tinubu and his ruling party. The defection of prominent politicians from various parties suggests a shift in the political dynamics in the state.
Banki also attributed the move to what he termed ‘Economic hardship and frustration by electorate at the local, state and national level and the worsening insecurity bedevilling Nigerians’.
His words: “I am happy to inform you that the massive defection and resignation by prominent members of the opposition parties including the ruling APC as being witnessed recently in Borno state is a beginning to good things happening in the political industry in the state and the country as a whole.
“Nigerians, especially the grassroots have been promised Renewed Hope Agenda by President Tinubu, unfortunately, in the last two years into the APC -led government, the reverse is the case, as people no longer sleep with their two eyes closed, despite facing economic hardships due to bad policies and programmes”. Banki stated.
He therefore enjoined the good people of the state to join ADC which is the only political party that is determined to run a democracy of inclusivity and salvaging it’s people
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