Three members of the House of Representatives have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling fresh political realignments in the lower chamber ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to “TheCable” on Monday, the defections were announced during plenary on Tuesday by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who formally read the notices from the affected lawmakers on the floor of the House.
The lawmakers include Thaddeus Attah, representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State, who defected from the Labour Party (LP); Usman Zubairu, representing Birnin Gwari/Giwa Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, who left the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Sani Noma, representing Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency in Kebbi State, who exited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The latest development is part of a broader wave of defections in the House, as no fewer than 27 lawmakers reportedly switched parties on Tuesday alone. The ADC emerged as a key beneficiary, gaining eight new members—five from the PDP, two from the LP, and one from the APC.
With these additions, the ADC’s representation in the House has risen to 15 members, a significant increase from zero at the inauguration of the 10th Assembly in June 2023. Despite this growth, the APC retains a dominant position with about 280 of the 360 seats, while the PDP and LP now hold 38 and 12 seats respectively.
The defecting lawmakers attributed their decisions to “internal crises” and “irreconcilable differences” within their former parties, underscoring ongoing tensions across major political platforms.
Other lawmakers who recently joined the ADC include Deputy Minority Whip George Ozodinobi (Anambra, LP), Harris Okonkwo (Anambra, LP), Seyi Sowunmi (Lagos, LP), Yaya Tongo (Gombe, PDP), and Philip Agbese (Benue, APC).
Analysts say the growing number of defections reflects intensifying political calculations and cross-party alignments as the 2027 elections draw closer. The ADC has also made gains in the Senate, where nine senators—including Aminu Tambuwal, Eyinnaya Abaribe, and Ireti Kingibe—have reportedly joined the party.
In Jigawa State, Senator Sabo Nakudu, alongside members of the APC, PDP, and NNPP, has also defected to the ADC, with indications he may contest the governorship election on the party’s platform in 2027.
The House leadership has yet to comment on how the shifting party composition may affect committee assignments and overall legislative dynamics.