Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The new entrants were received on Sunday by Senator Abubakar Gada, a prominent leader in the ADC coalition, who described the move as a reflection of growing public discontent with the APC-led government.
Gada said insecurity and economic hardship had worsened in Sokoto East and across the country, leaving farmers and youths struggling with unemployment, poverty, and food shortages.
“Our people are facing serious security threats that have crippled farming, which is our main source of livelihood.
This has deepened poverty and hunger in our communities,” he lamented.
He noted that the influx of defectors into the ADC was a clear indication that Nigerians were yearning for change and were ready to back a party capable of addressing the nation’s challenges.
“Many Nigerians are joining ADC because they believe in our mission to rescue this country.
The APC government’s poor performance has left people disillusioned, and ADC is offering hope,” he added.