Umeh dumps ADC for NDC amid internal party crisis

Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, has formally resigned from the African Democratic Congress(ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

His defection was officially communicated in a letter presented on the Senate floor on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

In the letter, Umeh explained that his decision came after extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including his constituents and political allies. He pointed to persistent internal disagreements and leadership issues within the ADC as major reasons for his exit.

According to him, the prolonged crisis within the party made it difficult to effectively pursue his political objectives, prompting the move to the NDC.

Umeh assured that his commitment to national development remains unchanged, adding that he would continue to serve his constituents under his new political platform.

The Anambra lawmaker had only recently aligned with the ADC, joining eight other senators who defected to the party on March 12 just under two months ago.

A seasoned politician, Umeh previously served as the national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Benita Ibrahim