KEY POINTS

• Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes and court rulings.
• He has joined the Labour Party with his supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
• Abbo said he will soon reveal the presidential candidate he plans to support.

Former Adamawa North senator, Ishaku Abbo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing ongoing leadership problems within the party.

In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Abbo explained that confusion caused by court rulings at both the national and state levels made it difficult for him and his supporters to remain.

He pointed to a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the party’s state congresses, as well as a Supreme Court decision that sent the leadership dispute back to the lower court. According to him, these developments created uncertainty about the party’s future.

Following his exit, Abbo announced that he has joined the Labour Party (LP) along with members of his political group, the SIA Movement. He said the decision was driven by the need to pursue their political goals more effectively as preparations begin for the 2027 general elections.

The former lawmaker noted that aligning with a more stable platform would give his supporters a better chance to participate meaningfully in the upcoming electoral process.

Abbo speaks on relationships within ADC

Despite his departure, Abbo said he holds no grudges against members of his former party. He asked those who may feel hurt by his decision to forgive him, stressing that his move was not driven by anger but by the desire to continue his political journey.

He also stated that he has forgiven individuals who may have wronged him during his time in the party, while acknowledging the role he played in building the ADC with his resources and influence.

Looking ahead, Abbo revealed that he would soon announce the presidential candidate he intends to support for the 2027 elections. He said this decision would be made in collaboration with his new party.

His next political steps are expected to shape his influence within the Labour Party and among his supporters, especially in Adamawa State.

The leadership crisis within the ADC has continued to generate mixed reactions among political observers. Some analysts believe the situation could affect the party’s ability to organise effectively and present candidates in the 2027 elections.

Recent developments, including defections by key figures, suggest that the party may face further challenges as Nigeria’s political landscape continues to shift.