Kebbi senator dumps APC for ADC

Senator Garba Maidoki, representing Kebbi South, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The senator cited lingering internal disputes stemming from the party's recent primaries in Kebbi State as the primary reason for his departure.

Maidoki, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance and serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, announced his decision in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He was reportedly among the aspirants who were screened out of the APC primaries in the state.

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There is a lingering internal crisis in the APC, especially arising from the Kebbi primary elections. After due consultation with my constituents, I have decided to defect to the ADC, which I believe aligns more with the interests of my district.

In explaining his move, Maidoki emphasized that his decision followed extensive consultations with his constituents. He stated, "There is a lingering internal crisis in the APC, especially arising from the Kebbi primary elections. After due consultation with my constituents, I have decided to defect to the ADC, which I believe aligns more with the interests of my district."

Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau attempted to persuade Maidoki to reconsider, suggesting that the issues within the Kebbi APC could be resolved through reconciliation. Barau described the situation as a "family dispute" and proposed stepping down the defection for reconciliation efforts. However, Maidoki declined the appeal, confirming his resolve to leave the ruling party. This move adds to a trend of politicians switching parties, particularly from the APC to the ADC, ahead of the 2027 general elections, often due to dissatisfaction with primary processes and internal party conflicts.

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I wish to intervene and plead with the distinguished senator to rescind his decision. There is no internal problem in the APC in Kebbi State. This is more of a family dispute and we can reconcile. I move that this defection be stepped down for reconciliation.