16 Lawmakers Defect from ADC to NDC in House of Representatives

At least 16 members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria on Tuesday announced their defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in what observers describe as a notable shift in the country’s legislative landscape.

The defections were formally declared during plenary, with the lawmakers citing political realignment and the need to pursue what they described as a more compatible platform for their legislative and constituency priorities.

16 Reps Members Defect from ADC to NDC Today in the Green Chamber.

List of Defectors with Constituencies (to NDC):

1. Yusuf Datti (Datti Yusuf Umar) — Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam Federal Constituency, Kano State
2. Uchenna Okonkwo (Harris Uchenna Okonkwo) — Idemili North/Idemili South Federal Constituency, Anambra State
3. Adamu Wakili (Sani Adamu Wakili) — Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency, Kano State
4. Thaddeus Attah — Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Lagos State
5. George Ozodinobi (George Ibezimako Ozodinobi) — Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha Federal Constituency, Anambra State
6. Lilian Orogbu (Prof. Lilian Obiageli Orogbu) — Awka North/Awka South Federal Constituency, Anambra State
7. Oluwaseyi Sowunmi (Seyi Sowunmi) — Ojo Federal Constituency, Lagos State
8. Peter Aniekwe (Peter Udeogalanya Aniekwe) — Anambra East/Anambra West Federal Constituency, Anambra State
9. Mukhtar Zakari (Muktar Umar Zakari) — Tarauni Federal Constituency, Kano State
10. George Oluwande (George Adegeye Olawande) — Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, Lagos State
11. Munachim Umezuruike (Manuchim Umezuruike) — Port Harcourt I Federal Constituency, Rivers State
12. Emeka Idu (Emeka Idu Godwin Obiajulu) — Onitsha North/Onitsha South Federal Constituency, Anambra State
13. Jesse Onuakalusi (Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi) — Oshodi-Isolo I Federal Constituency, Lagos State
14. Ifeanyi Uzokwe (Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe) — Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Anambra State
15. Afam Ogene (Afam Victor Ogene) — Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State
16. Abdulhakeem Ado (Abdulhakeem Kamilu Ado) — Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency, Kano State

Additional Defector:
Leke Abejide — Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency, Kogi State (to APC)

In a separate development, Leke Abejide, representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, announced his defection from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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The wave of defections is expected to alter party strength within the lower chamber and may have implications for legislative dynamics in the coming months. Political analysts say such movements often signal early alignments ahead of major electoral cycles, as lawmakers reposition within evolving party structures.