Abuja: Rep. C.I.D Maduabum, the immediate past Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), has announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Maduabum, a former two-time member of the House of Representatives, revealed his decision in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, citing the alleged hijacking of the PDP as his primary reason for leaving.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Maduabum expressed that after considerable reflection, consultation, and evaluation of the current political landscape within the PDP, he found it necessary to resign his membership immediately. He described the PDP as having been taken over by self-serving individuals prioritizing personal power over party discipline, internal democracy, and national interests. Maduabum lamented that the PDP had become a shadow of its former self, plagued by internal chaos and betrayal.
Maduabum articulated his frustrations further, stating that voices advocating for reform are either silenced or vilified within the PDP. He expressed his inability to continue being part of an organization that, according to him, has lost its moral direction and is dominated by opportunists. Consequently, he announced his allegiance to the ADC, which he described as a credible democratic alternative for Nigeria.
The former PDP official defined the ADC as a beacon of hope, emphasizing its commitment to good governance, integrity, and inclusive politics. He highlighted ADC’s coalition of progressive-minded individuals, including Mr. Peter Obi, as evidence of the party’s potential for principled politics and grassroots rebuilding.
Maduabum clarified that his move to the ADC was not just a mere defection but a step towards reforming Nigeria’s political culture. He urged all Nigerians disillusioned by the traditional parties’ dysfunction to join the movement for a new Nigeria through the ADC. He reiterated his commitment to democratic ideals and the ongoing struggle to rescue and restore Nigeria’s promise on a new, solid foundation.
