PDP braces for defections as chieftains near move to ADC

A new report indicates that several chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are finalizing plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Multiple sources confirm that negotiations with the ADC leadership are at an advanced stage, with formal announcements expected soon.

The planned defections involve prominent stakeholders from various states who have grown dissatisfied with the PDP.

A senior PDP figure involved in the discussions stated that many see the ADC as “a more stable and ideologically coherent platform” for their political ambitions.

“There is growing frustration. Many leaders feel the PDP has not shown the capacity to resolve its internal crises,” the source added.

The development comes as a PDP faction led by former Minister Kabiru Turaki met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Tuesday.

The details of that meeting remain unclear, and its connection to the defection plans is unconfirmed.

The Turaki-led faction is aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, while a rival faction is loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

Meanwhile, the ADC has actively sought to present itself as a credible alternative, holding a series of private meetings with disaffected politicians from other parties.

ADC officials say the party is working to strengthen its national structure ahead of future elections.

An ADC national officer confirmed talks with PDP members but emphasized that the party would only admit defectors who share its principles.

“We are open to partnerships, but we are also committed to discipline and internal democracy,” the official stated.

In response, PDP leadership downplayed the threat of mass defections, maintaining that the party remains strong and is taking steps to address internal grievances.

A party source expressed confidence in the PDP’s ability to overcome its challenges and urged members to stay loyal.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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