27 members of House of Representatives Nigeria don change party today.

March 31, 2026

African Democratic Congress (ADC) collect 8 members, All Progressives Congress (APC) carry 14, while Action Peoples Party (APP) and Accord Party pick 2 members each.

Most of the lawmakers wey join APC come from New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), especially from Kano, while others move from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party Nigeria (LP) go different parties.

For ADC side, members from PDP, LP and even APC join the party, showing say political movement dey happen across board.

This mass defection don shake the political space small, as APC come out as the biggest winner for today, while ADC also gain ground. APP and Accord Party no carry last as dem also add new members.

Observers talk say this kind movement fit affect power balance for the House, as politicians dey reposition ahead of future political plans.

below na the full list

Lawmakers Who Defected to ADC (8 Total)

  • Abdussamad Dasuki β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: ADC (Kebbe/Tambuwal, Sokoto)
  • Seyi Sowunmi β€” Old: LP β†’ New: ADC (Ojo, Lagos)
  • George Ozodinobi (Deputy Minority Whip)

β€” Old: LP β†’ New: ADC (Njikoka/Anaocha/Dunukofia, Anambra)

  • Harris Okonkwo β€” Old: LP β†’ New: ADC (Idemili North/South, Anambra)
  • Yaya Bauchi Tongoβ€” Old: PDP β†’ New: ADC (Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye, Gombe)
  • Mustapha Abdullahiβ€” Old: APC β†’ New: ADC (Ikara/Kubau, Kaduna)
  • Mani Maishinko Katami β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: ADC (Binji/Silame, Sokoto)
  • Umar Yusuf Yabo β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: ADC (Yabo/Shagari, Sokoto)

To APC (14):

  • Aliu Madaki (Deputy Minority Leader) β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Dala, Kano)
  • Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Tofa/Dawakin-Tofa/Rimingado, Kano)
  • Ghali Tijjani Mustapha β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Ajingi/Albasu/Gaya, Kano)
  • Shehu Bello β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Fagge, Kano)
  • Dankawu Idris β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Kumbotso, Kano)
  • Hussain Hassan Shehu β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Nassarawa, Kano)
  • Rabiu Yusuf β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Sumaila/Takai, Kano)
  • Garba Mohammed Chiroma β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Gezawa/Gabasawa, Kano)
  • Ibrahim Mohammed β€” Old: NNPP β†’ New: APC (Gwale, Kano)
  • Jaafaru Yakubu β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: APC (Bali/Gassol, Taraba)
  • Sadiq Abbas Tafida β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: APC (Jalingo/Yorro/Zing, Taraba)
  • Ibrahim Mohammed β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: APC (Birnin-Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza, Kebbi)
  • Bello Shinkafi β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: APC (Shinkafi/Zurmi, Zamfara)
  • Mohammed Bassi β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: APC (Mayo Belwa/Ganye/Jada/Toungo, Adamawa)

To APP (2):

  • Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: APP (Ideato, Imo)
  • Nwogu Mathew β€” Old: LP β†’ New: APP (Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala, Imo)

To Accord (2):

  • Akanni Clement Ademola β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: Accord (Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila, Osun)
  • Oladebo Lanre Olomololaye β€” Old: PDP β†’ New: Accord (Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan, Osun)