Over 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other political parties have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The mass defection took place on Saturday, during the official unveiling of the ADC in Agatu by the Benue State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba.
A large crowd of decampees, political supporters, and admirers of Sir John Ngbede, a prominent political leader in Agatu witnessed the ceremony which was held in Agatu LGA of the Benue South Senatorial District.
Ngbede also donated a building to serve as the new secretariat of the party in the area.
Tsegba commended the leadership of the party in Agatu for organising what he described as the largest unveiling event in the state.
He praised Ngbede for his role in mobilising grassroots support, describing him as a leader whose political influence continues to shape the direction of the local government.
He expressed optimism, stating that the ADC is committed to inclusiveness, stability, and internal democracy. He added that he is confident the party would win all elective seats in the LGA.
On his part, Ngbede, a former Commissioner of Water Resources in Benue State, ex-Chairman of Agatu LGA, former State PDP Chairman, and Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 elections, was formally unveiled as the leader of ADC in Agatu.
Speaking at the event, Ngbede declared the dominance of PDP and APC in Agatu to be over, a statement that drew loud cheers and solidarity chants from the crowd.
The event also featured the commissioning of the new party office in Agatu. Party leaders expressed that the ADC remains focused on grassroots engagement and community development initiatives.
Dignitaries at the event include the State Secretary, Rt. Hon. Samson Okwu; immediate past PDP Chairman, Hon. Chris Adaba Aba; former Commissioner of Finance and ADC frontline leader, Hon. David Adejoh Olofu; CPC Chairman, Alhaji Salisu Sule Odaliko; former Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon. Herman Hembe; Pro-tem State Woman Leader, Chief Mrs. Abeje Egwa; Prof. Salifu David, Chairman of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative; Engr. Solomon Eigege; and several other stakeholders.
