NDC Gains Momentum as Key Political Figures Defect Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has recorded another wave of high-profile defections as it continues to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At a reception held in Abuja, the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, alongside the National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, and members of the National Working Committee, formally received new members into the party. The leadership described the development as a reflection of growing nationwide confidence in the NDC.
Among those who joined the party are former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Babatunde Alli; the 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Taraba State, Mohammed Sani Yahaya; and former House of Representatives member and ex-board member of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma. They were accompanied by a large number of supporters and political associates.
A symbolic highlight of the event was the decoration of the new members with NDC fez caps and the presentation of official membership cards, marking their full integration into the party.
Welcoming the defectors, Dickson said their decision signals increasing belief in the NDC’s agenda for national renewal and inclusive governance. Cleopas, in his remarks, urged them to align with the party’s principles and contribute to strengthening its internal unity and national reach.
Speaking on behalf of the new entrants, Alli said his departure from the PRP followed careful consideration of internal party challenges, particularly around inclusivity and fairness. He expressed optimism that the NDC provides a more credible platform for progressive politics.
Yahaya, on his part, pledged grassroots mobilisation for the party in Taraba State, declaring full commitment from ward to state level. He expressed confidence in the party’s chances ahead of the next general elections.
Agbonayinma raised concerns about the country’s current trajectory, stating that many Nigerians are disillusioned with existing leadership. He, however, expressed confidence in the NDC as a viable alternative capable of restoring public trust and delivering good governance.
The latest defections mark a significant boost for the NDC as it continues to attract influential political figures and consolidate its presence across the country in preparation for the 2027 elections.
Benita Ibrahim
