APC members joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have become a recurring feature of Nigeria’s political scene ahead of the 2027 general election — FirstNigerian.com reports.
The latest defection came in Sokoto State. Isa Salihu Bashir Kalanjeni, the former Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the ADC.
Former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal welcomed Kalanjeni into the party during a political meeting.
Tambuwal said more politicians were joining the ADC.
“They have kept trying to stop the ADC from being made public, but God has prevented those plans from working,” he said.
Tambuwal also criticised the federal government over insecurity and other national issues.
He said some politicians had not joined the ADC because they feared leaving the ruling party.
“Most politicians who leave the ruling APC join other political parties instead of joining the ADC. Only people who care about the country’s interests, not their own, will join the ADC,” he said.
More APC members join ADC before 2027
Politicians have continued to switch parties ahead of the 2027 general election.
Some APC members have joined the ADC, while others have moved to different political parties. Party officials have announced several defections in recent months.
The ADC says politicians continue to join the party as it prepares for the next election.
The APC has not commented publicly on Tambuwal’s remarks or Kalanjeni’s defection.
Kalanjeni’s move is the latest announced switch from the APC to the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections.
Political defections are common before major elections in Nigeria. Politicians often change parties before primary elections or campaign periods. Party leaders usually announce these moves at rallies, meetings and news conferences.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not released the timetable for the 2027 general election. Political parties, however, continue to hold meetings and recruit new members as they prepare for the polls.
