Former Adamawa North Senatorial District lawmaker Senator Ishaku Abbo has resigned from the African Democratic Congress. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, Abbo cited ongoing leadership crises within the ADC at both national and state levels. He pointed to a Federal High Court judgment that voided the party's state congresses and a Supreme Court ruling that referred the leadership dispute back to the Federal High Court for resolution. These legal developments, he said, have created uncertainty within the party. Abbo, who leads the SIA Movement, announced he has joined the Labour Party with his supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. "I have joined the Labour Party alongside my supporters so we can contest elections in 2027," the statement read. Abbo expressed respect for his colleagues in the ADC, stating he was not leaving out of hate but to pursue political aspirations. "I carry the dreams of many people. Yes, I am a hope of a generation," he added. He also said he has forgiven those who hurt him during his time building the ADC. Abbo noted he would soon unveil his preferred presidential candidate in collaboration with the Labour Party. The Supreme Court's ruling on the ADC leadership crisis was issued on Thursday. PUNCH Online reported the judgment has drawn mixed reactions, with concerns the party may struggle to field candidates in 2027. Saturday PUNCH reported that former governors Peter Obi of Anambra State and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, along with other ADC leaders, may soon join the National Democratic Congress.
Senator Ishaku Abbo cites court-induced uncertainty in the ADC as his reason for leaving, yet declares himself a "hope of a generation" while joining another party. His move offers no clarity on how legal instability in one party qualifies him to lead in another. The SIA Movement leader's confidence in his political destiny stands in contrast to the ADC's crumbling structure. Nigerians following the ADC's collapse may wonder what remains of a coalition once backed by high-profile figures.
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