- Another ADC Senator Defects To NDC
- Lawmaker cites internal crisis and legal battles in ADC
- NDC grows to four senators after latest defection
The Minority Whip of the Senate, Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nwoye announced his defection on Wednesday through a letter read during plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
In the letter, the lawmaker said his decision was driven by the persistent internal crisis and legal disputes within the ADC, which he noted had weakened the party’s stability.
“I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the African Democratic Congress and my intention to defect to the Nigerian Democratic Congress,” Nwoye stated.
He added, “The ongoing multiple litigations at the Federal High Court and the recent judgment affecting the ADC have unfortunately affected the coalition and stability of the party.”
Nwoye’s move comes barely 24 hours after Victor Umeh and Rufai Hanga also joined the NDC, further strengthening the party’s presence in the Senate.
With the latest defection, the NDC now has four senators in the Red Chamber, including former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, who leads the caucus.
Despite the development, the ADC retains seven senators, while the Peoples Democratic Party holds five seats in the chamber.
