Over 60,000 ADC members defect to APC in Kebbi

More than 60,000 members and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defectors were received by Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, according to a statement signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki.

Speaking on behalf of the group, former ADC Coordinator in Jega LGA and former House of Representatives aspirant for the Aliero/Gwandu/Jega Federal Constituency, Alhaji Aminu Mustapha, said they decided to leave the ADC because of what they described as the achievements of Governor Idris and the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He said, “Our decision to join the APC was informed by the remarkable achievements of Governor Nasir Idris and the purposeful leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

Mustapha added that the APC had shown commitment to the welfare of Nigerians and remained a party with strong grassroots support across the country.

Other representatives of the defectors also praised the governor’s leadership and development projects. They pledged their loyalty to the APC and promised to support the party.

In his response, Governor Idris thanked the new members for joining the APC and assured them they would be treated equally with existing party members.

He said “they would enjoy the same rights, opportunities, and privileges as every other APC member,” while urging them to remain united and work towards the party’s success in the 2027 general elections.

The governor also highlighted his administration’s achievements in education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, rural development, road construction, and youth and women empowerment. He said his government would continue to provide the dividends of democracy to the people of Kebbi State.

The event was attended by the acting APC state chairman, members of the State Executive Council, party leaders, and other stakeholders.