No fewer than six high-profile members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), joining forces with opposition leaders in a bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
Naija News reports that the political shake-up, which took place on Wednesday, saw the defectors, comprising four former ministers and two notable APC chieftains, take over the leadership structure of the ADC, now adopted as the official platform for the 2027 presidential contest.
Below are the six political heavyweights who have turned their backs on the ruling party to join the opposition alliance:
Rotimi Amaechi – Former Minister of Transportation and two-term governor of Rivers State, who was also a runner-up in the APC 2022 presidential primaries.
Abubakar Malami – Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, who played a key role in Buhari’s legal and constitutional policies.
Hadi Sirika – Former Minister of Aviation and key driver of the controversial Nigeria Air project.
Rauf Aregbesola – Former Minister of Interior and ex-governor of Osun State, long seen as a Tinubu loyalist until tensions reportedly emerged.
Kashim Imam – Businessman and former Chairman of TETFUND’s Board of Trustees, known for his influence in Northern political and educational circles.
John Odigie-Oyegun – Founding National Chairman of the APC and former governor of Edo State, who had earlier expressed concerns over the party’s direction.
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