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SDP to Receive 23 Defectors from ADC in Anambra, Says Chairman

From The Punch · (6m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Anambra State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) announced it will receive 23 defectors from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
  • The defections are attributed to a leadership crisis within the ADC and uncertainty regarding the 2027 general elections.
  • The SDP in Anambra has established functional leadership across all wards and polling units, aiming to be a credible political alternative.

The Social Democratic Party in Anambra State is experiencing a significant boost with the impending arrival of 23 aspirants from the African Democratic Congress. This influx is a clear indicator of the growing instability within the ADC, a situation the SDP aims to capitalize on.

We have been receiving strong indications of interest, particularly from members of the ADC, due to the protracted leadership crisis in that party.

— Prince Chinedu EkwunifeAnambra State Chairman of the SDP, commenting on the reasons for the defections.

Our party chairman, Prince Chinedu Ekwunife, has spearheaded a revitalization effort, establishing robust structures across all 326 wards and 21 local government areas. This grassroots consolidation is crucial for our strategy to become a formidable force in Anambra's political landscape.

No fewer than 23 aspirants for National and State Assembly positions are in advanced stages of joining the SDP and will be formally received in due course.

— Prince Chinedu EkwunifeAnambra State Chairman of the SDP, detailing the number of defectors.

The defections are a direct consequence of the leadership vacuum and uncertainty plaguing the ADC, particularly following the departure of Peter Obi. Aspirants are seeking a more stable and promising platform, and the SDP is ready to provide that.

The congress was duly monitored and supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Awka office, including Nonso Okoli and Kingsley Ajunwa, between 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

— Prince Chinedu EkwunifeAnambra State Chairman of the SDP, confirming the legitimacy of the party's state congress.

This development underscores the SDP's commitment to internal democracy and strategic expansion. We are positioning ourselves as the credible alternative that Anambra voters have been waiting for, ready to mobilize effectively for electoral victories in 2027 and beyond.

Today, the SDP in Anambra has functional leadership across all 326 wards, including ward chairmen, executives, and polling unit coordinators.

— Prince Chinedu EkwunifeAnambra State Chairman of the SDP, describing the party's organizational strength.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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