Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Her official registration is scheduled for Thursday at the party’s national headquarters in Wuse, Abuja, marking her exit from the Labour Party and entry into the ADC.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by her media aide, Kennedy Mbele. According to the statement, the registration ceremony will attract senior ADC officials, party supporters, candidates contesting the February 21 FCT area council elections, and members of the media.
“Kingibe’s bold step of joining the ADC makes her the only serving senator in the new but vibrant opposition party,” Mbele said. The statement added that the move signals a significant boost for the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.