The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced that a number of high-profile members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are set to formally join the ruling party in the coming week.
This development comes amid a surge of defections into the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, bolstering the party’s political momentum.
Speaking during a strategic meeting with APC stakeholders in Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Yilwatda revealed that several former members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who had previously moved to the ADC are now making their way back to the APC.
“Next week, I’ll be receiving some notable figures from the ADC. Many of them had earlier defected from the PDP, but they are returning to the APC fold,” he said.
Dr. Yilwatda added that several of the defectors have “completed their medicals”, a reference to internal party assessments and will be officially unveiled soon.
The APC chairman hinted that another significant political figure, who recently hinted at a defection, will be formally welcomed in the next two weeks.
“He tried to unveil himself earlier this week, you may have seen it in the news, but we’ll officially receive him soon. Expect more major announcements,” he said.
Describing the APC as the “bride of the moment,” Dr. Yilwatda said the party’s doors remain open to politicians from across the spectrum, including governors, senators, and other lawmakers, who wish to join.
“In APC, you don’t have to be there from the start to be recognized. Once you join, you become a full member with all rights and privileges. I am living proof of that principle,” he added.
