The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is not disturbed by the defection of some of its members in both chambers of the National Assembly.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a telephone interview with Punch while reacting to Tuesday’s defections.
Abdullahi said the credibility of the ADC as an opposition party was not dependent on the number of federal or state lawmakers in its fold.
He said, “We are not in any way disturbed. The credibility of the ADC as an opposition party does not depend on the number of federal and state lawmakers.
“The people who left are idol worshippers, following their idols that they believe will help them to win the elections. We wish them good luck, but the core structures of our party remain intact.
“Those who believe in the ADC and its core principles have not left, and they are in the majority.”
Rivers ADC Insists Party Strong
Despite the wave of defections, the Rivers State chapter of the ADC said it remained strong and united.
The state Chairman-elect of the party, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, in a statement on Monday night, said the party’s roots were firmly established across the 23 local government areas of the state.
Dimkpa said the party’s strength did not rest on individuals but on values, structures and the will of the people.
He said, “The African Democratic Congress in Rivers State wishes to reassure its members, supporters, and the good people of the state that the party remains strong, united, and firmly committed to its mission of delivering people-leadership and governance.
“This follows recent political developments at the national level, including reports of movements by prominent political figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. The ADC in Rivers State emphasises that the strength of the party lies not in individuals, but in its values, structures, and the collective will of the people.”
Dimkpa said the ADC in Rivers State was built on integrity, inclusiveness and service.
“Our party is built on integrity, inclusiveness, and service to the people. What we are building in Rivers State is bigger than any individual,” he said.
He added that the current situation would allow the party to deepen grassroots mobilisation and strengthen its structures at the ward, local government and state levels.
