From Joseph Asegba, Yola
Former Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and defected to the Labour Party (LP).
Abbo, who served in the 9th National Assembly, announced his decision in a statement shared via his Facebook page.
The former lawmaker, who leads the SIA Movement, attributed his defection to the lingering leadership crisis within the ADC at both national and state levels.
According to him, conflicting court rulings have created uncertainty over the party’s stability and chances in future elections.
He specifically cited a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the party’s state congresses, as well as a Supreme Court ruling which referred the leadership dispute back to the Federal High Court for further determination.
Abbo said the situation prompted his decision to leave the party and align with the Labour Party alongside his supporters across the northern senatorial district, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Following the leadership crises rocking the ADC at the national and state levels, especially the Federal High Court judgment that voided our state congresses, and the Supreme Court ruling that returned the matter for determination, leaving the party in uncertainty, I have decided to move on.
“I, Senator Ishaku Abbo, as leader of the SIA Movement, have joined the Labour Party alongside my supporters so we can contest the 2027 elections,” he said.
The former senator appealed to his associates in the ADC to forgive his decision, stressing that his exit was not borne out of hatred.
“I ask those who are not happy with my movement to forgive me. I have deep respect for my friends in ADC. I am leaving not out of hate, but to pursue our political aspirations because I carry the dreams of many people,” he added.
Abbo also noted that he had forgiven those who wronged him during his time in the party.
He further disclosed that he would, in due course, unveil his preferred presidential candidate in consultation with the Labour Party.