Seventeen House of Representatives members have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read their defection notices during Tuesday’s plenary on May 4, 2026, marking a major shake-up in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The lawmakers, who represent 17 constituencies across the country, are Yusuf Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam, Kano); Harris Okonkwo (Idemili North/Idemili south, Anambra); Sani Adamu (Minjibir/Ungogo, Kano); Thaddeus Attah (Eti-Osa, Lagos); George Ozodinobi, deputy minority whip (Njikoka/Anaocha/Dunukofia, Anambra); Lilian Obiageli (Awka north/Awka south, Anambra); and Oluwaseyi Sowunmi (Ojo, Lagos).
The legislators also include Peter Anekwe (Anambra east and west, Anambra); Zakari Mukhtari (Tarauni, Kano); George Olawande (Amuwo Odofin, Lagos); Murphy Omroruyi (Egor/Ikpoba Okha, Edo); Umezuruike Manuchim (Port-Harcourt I, Rivers); Emeka Idu (Onitsha north/south, Anambra); Jese Onuakalusi (Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos); Ifeanyi Uzokwe (Nnewi north/south/Ekwusigo, Anambra); Afam Ogene (Ogbaru, Anambra); and Kamilu Ado (Wudil/Garko, Kano).
Leke Abejide, the lawmaker for Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State, separately defected from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defecting lawmakers cited leadership turmoil and legal crises in their former parties as the main reasons.
The House of Representatives has seen a surge in defections since the start of the year, fueling speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Just on Sunday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano governor, jumped from the ADC to the NDC.
Both leaders quickly called on their supporters to follow suit.
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