Senator Garba Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
His defection was announced on Tuesday during a Senate plenary after a letter he sent to the Senate President was read by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.
Maidoki said he decided to leave the APC because of unresolved internal issues within the party.
In the letter, he stated, “I am writing to inform Your Excellency, the President of the Senate, and my distinguished colleagues of my defection from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
“My decision is based on the lingering internal crisis of the APC that has made my political inspiration a source of concern.”
The lawmaker also accused the APC of failing to uphold its principles of justice, peace and unity during the recently concluded primary elections in Kebbi State.
He further stated, “The All Progressives Congress, APC, has not exhibited its slogan of justice, peace, and unity, especially in Kebbi State during the just-concluded primary elections.
“It is in this regard, therefore, that I wish to inform you of my defection to the African Democratic Congress, which I believe guarantees my political aspiration.”
Reacting to the development, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin disagreed with Maidoki’s claim that the APC was facing an internal crisis and offered to help resolve any concerns.
Jibrin said, “But I beg to disagree with you here. There is no internal crisis in the APC.
“If you allow me, I can come in to reconcile you.”
Maidoki currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation.
