Former FCT Senator Philip Aduda Joins APC Amid Opposition Turmoil Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former FCT Senator Philip Aduda Joins APC Amid Opposition Turmoil Ahead of 2027 Elections

Philip Aduda, who represented the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate from 2011 to 2023, has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress. He was received into the party on Monday in Abuja by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda.

Aduda resigned earlier from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing a leadership crisis within the opposition as his reason for departure. He expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities that allowed him to serve in various elective positions over the years.

The former senator lost his FCT Senate seat to Ireti Kingibe in the 2023 elections, a result he later challenged in court. Both the election tribunal and the appeal court upheld Kingibe’s victory.

Aduda is a known ally of Nyesom Wike, who recently predicted that Kingibe would not be re-elected in 2027, criticizing her record and stating she has “no project to show.”

Political analysts see Aduda’s defection as a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, signaling potential shifts in alliances within the FCT and broader national political landscape.