Senator Garba Maidoki representing Kebbi South Senatorial District has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The letter announcing his defection was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin.
In the letter, Maidoki said his decision was informed by concerns over developments in the APC and cited alleged injustice and internal crises within the ruling party.
His words: “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. I believe that the ideas of the ADC are better for the benefit of my senatorial district and Nigeria at large.
“The All Progressives Congress APC has not exhibited its slogan as 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.”