Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, a former Minority Leader in the 9th Senate who represented the Federal Capital Territory, joined the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday in Abuja after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party.
His move came shortly after he left the PDP due to ongoing internal problems within the party.
He was received into the APC by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, along with members of the National Working Committee. The event marked his formal entry into the ruling party after years of political activity under a different platform.
Aduda, who had been active in the National Assembly and played a key role during his time as Senate Minority Leader, is now expected to work with his new party ahead of future elections.
After joining, he made it known that he would support efforts to secure victory for Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Federal Capital Territory during the 2027 general elections.
His defection adds to the list of recent political shifts in Nigeria, as parties continue to deal with internal disagreements and realignments ahead of the next election cycle.