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Mass Defection Rocks Benue State as Thousands Join African Democratic Congress

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Thousands of members from various political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The mass defection took place on Saturday, May 13, 2025, during the official unveiling of the ADC in Agatu by the Benue State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba. The event was attended by a large turnout of decampees, political supporters, and admirers of Sir John Ngbede, a prominent political leader in Agatu, who also donated a building to serve as the new secretariat of the ADC. Ngbede, a former Commissioner of Water Resources in Benue State, was formally unveiled as the leader of ADC in Agatu, vowing that the party would end the dominance of PDP and APC in Agatu.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 10,000 members from the PDP, APC, and other political parties have defected to the ADC in Agatu LGA.
  • The mass defection took place on Saturday, May 13, 2025, during the official unveiling of the ADC in Agatu by Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba.
  • Sir John Ngbede, a prominent political leader in Agatu, donated a building to serve as the new secretariat of the ADC.
  • Ngbede was formally unveiled as the leader of ADC in Agatu, committing to inclusiveness, stability, and internal democracy.
  • The ADC leadership expressed confidence in winning all elective seats in Agatu LGA.
  • The event drew a large turnout of decampees, political supporters, and admirers of Ngbede.
  • The ADC Chairman, Rt. Hon. Tsegba, commended Ngbede for his role in mobilizing grassroots support.
  • Ngbede vowed that the ADC would end the dominance of PDP and APC in Agatu.

Statistics:

  • Over 10,000 members have defected to the ADC in Agatu LGA.
  • The event was held on Saturday, May 13, 2025.
  • The ADC secretariat in Agatu was donated by Sir John Ngbede.
  • ADC leadership expressed confidence in winning all elective seats in Agatu LGA.

Sources:

  • "No specific source mentioned."

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