In a major political realignment ahead of Nigeria’s next election cycle, more than 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The mass defection took place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, during a ceremony to formally launch the ADC in Agatu. The event, which drew a massive crowd of supporters, was led by the ADC’s state chairman, Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba.
The defection was spearheaded by Sir John Ngbede, a prominent political figure in the region. A former Commissioner, ex-chairman of the local government, and a past PDP state chairman, Ngbede was officially unveiled as the new leader of the ADC in Agatu.
He marked the occasion by donating a building to serve as the party’s new local secretariat. In his remarks, Ngbede declared an end to the dominance of the PDP and APC in the area, a statement met with loud cheers from the crowd.
Speaking at the event, Chairman Tsegba praised Ngbede’s efforts, calling the gathering the largest of its kind in the state. He assured the new members that the ADC is committed to inclusivity, stability, and internal democracy, expressing confidence that the party would win all elective positions in the local government area.
The event, which was attended by a long list of local and state political figures, signaled a new chapter in Agatu’s politics, with the ADC positioning itself as a major force in the region.
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