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Abuja, FCT – By Prime Brief Media

The African Democratic Congress has lost at least 19 members of the National Assembly to the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress, in a wave of defections that has significantly reshaped the legislative political map and established the NDC as the fourth largest party in the federal parliament.

The defections, which include 17 members of the House of Representatives and two senators, were read on the floor of both chambers by the presiding officers. The lawmakers cited internal crises, factionalisation, and a "failure of internal democracy" within the ADC as the grounds for their decision.

The mass movement follows the earlier entry of former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso into the NDC, which has rapidly positioned itself as a credible third-force platform. The party, founded by Senator Seriake Dickson, has now surpassed the ADC in parliamentary representation.

Political analysts say the defections represent a significant blow to the ADC, which had positioned itself as the country's third largest party. The party has been embroiled in leadership disputes that culminated in a Supreme Court ruling, which affirmed David Mark as its leader but left lingering factional discontent.

"The NDC is clearly the new destination for politicians seeking an alternative to the APC and PDP. These defections are not random; they signal a coordinated realignment that will intensify as 2027 approaches," said Dr. Yusuf Bala, a political scientist at Bayero University, Kano.

The ruling All Progressives Congress and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party have both acknowledged the shifting landscape but say they remain confident in their respective electoral prospects.

Prime Brief Media is closely following political reactions and will provide updates as the situation evolves.

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