Cyril Maduabum, a two-term federal lawmaker and the immediate past Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has formally ended his long-standing affiliation with the PDP and declared his switch to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a strongly worded statement, Maduabum conveyed his deep disillusionment with the current state of the PDP, a political party he once championed with enthusiasm and commitment.
He lamented that the PDP has strayed far from its founding principles and has been overtaken by individuals who are more focused on personal ambition than on upholding democratic norms and serving the country.
He accused the party of descending into internal chaos, betrayal, and calculated sabotage orchestrated by figures with no allegiance to the ideals that once defined the PDP.
“The PDP is now merely a shadow of its glorious past,” Maduabum stated, adding that genuine voices advocating reform are now either silenced or vilified. He emphasized that the party has lost its moral direction, and as such, he can no longer remain part of what he described as a politically toxic environment.
Explaining his choice to align with the ADC, Maduabum hailed it as a credible and rising political force committed to transparency, integrity, inclusive governance, and accountability. He described the party as a “beacon of hope” in Nigeria’s fragmented political space.
His full statement read:
“After deep reflection, extensive consultations, and careful evaluation of the current political realities within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.
“As a committed democrat, a two-term member of the House of Representatives, and former Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, I have dedicated significant portions of my political life to building the PDP as a platform for democratic consolidation and national development.
“However, the soul of the party I once served with pride has been hijacked by self-serving, unscrupulous elements who are more interested in personal power grabs than in party discipline, internal democracy, or national interest.
“The PDP today is a shadow of its former self. It has descended into chaos, internal betrayal, and systematic destruction by diverse forces who have no regard for the principles upon which the party was founded. 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.
“In light of this, 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. The ADC is emerging as a beacon of hope for good governance, integrity, accountability, and inclusive politics. It offers the opportunity for principled politics, genuine people-oriented leadership, and a platform for rebuilding our nation from the grassroots up. The ADC Coalition includes progressive minded people like Mr. Peter Obi and others.
“I join 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.
“The time has come for all well-meaning Nigerians to take a stand against the decay in our political system. I call on all patriots, especially those disillusioned by the dysfunction in the traditional parties, to rally around this movement for a new Nigeria through the ADC.
“I remain committed to the democratic ideals of justice, equity, and service to the people. The struggle to rescue Nigeria and restore its promise continues—and it begins now on a new, firmer footing.
“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
What You Should Know
Cyril Maduabum, known for his role as a former DG of the PDP Governors’ Forum and federal lawmaker, has publicly denounced the PDP’s current direction and aligned himself with the ADC.
His defection signals a growing movement of political figures seeking credible alternatives to the dominant parties, and his remarks suggest the ADC could become a new home for reform-minded politicians.
