The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been dealt another political setback following the defection of Hon. C.I.D Maduabum, the immediate past Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Hon. Maduabum, a former two-term member of the House of Representatives, made the announcement in a public statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. His departure from the PDP, a party he once described as his political home, was attributed to internal collapse, power hijack, and abandonment of founding principles.
“After deep reflection, extensive consultations, and careful evaluation of the current political realities within the PDP, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect,” he declared.
Maduabum criticized what he described as a hijacking of the PDP by “self-serving, unscrupulous elements” who prioritize personal ambition over party discipline, democratic ideals, or national interest.
“The soul of the party I once served with pride has been hijacked. The PDP today is a shadow of its former self,” he lamented.
He cited internal betrayal, chaos, and systematic destruction as key issues within the PDP, adding that voices advocating for reform are often suppressed.
“Sadly, voices of reason are no longer welcome, and genuine reformers are vilified or silenced. I can no longer, in good conscience, remain in a house that has been stripped of its moral compass and overrun by opportunists,” he stated.
Maduabum announced his defection to the ADC, which he praised as a rising force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“I am proud to announce that I am joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) a party that now stands as the only credible democratic alternative for Nigeria.”
He described the ADC as a “beacon of hope” committed to good governance, accountability, and inclusive leadership. According to him, the party provides a platform for principled politics and grassroots-oriented nation-building.
Notably, he referenced progressive figures like Mr. Peter Obi as part of the ADC’s coalition and expressed his intent to contribute not just as a defector, but as a reformer.
“I joined the ADC not merely as a defector but as a reformer committed to helping build a new political culture one based on merit, ideology, discipline, youth inclusion, and national unity.”
In his concluding remarks, Maduabum issued a call to action for all well-meaning Nigerians, urging them to rally behind the ADC as a viable movement for national renewal.
“The time has come for patriots disillusioned by dysfunction in traditional parties to rally around this movement. The struggle to rescue Nigeria and restore its promise continues and it begins now on a new, firmer footing.”
His defection marks a significant moment in the realignment of political forces ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections.
