By Prosper Meneย
Senator Ireti Kingibe, the lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has officially defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The move, formalized today at her Wuse Ward in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), signals a major boost for the ADC as it gears up for the February 21, 2026, FCT area council elections.
After receiving her ADC membership card, Senator Kingibe addressed party supporters, declaring that the defection marks the start of a determined push to capture all six FCT area councils, beginning with AMAC, her home base.
โWe have a battle and a lot of work ahead of us. We have six area councils that must be ours. It starts with AMAC. AMAC is my local government, Wuse is my ward, thatโs why we are taking the card here today,โ she said.
The ceremony also featured the unveiling of ADC candidates for chairmanship and councillorship positions across the FCT, with party flags presented to signify campaign readiness.
Kingibe, who had announced her intention to leave the Labour Party in July, described the switch to ADC as a strategic realignment ahead of broader political contests, including the 2027 general elections. Political observers note that her joining makes her the only serving senator in the ADC, potentially reshaping opposition dynamics in the nation’s capital.
The event drew senior ADC officials, election candidates, supporters, and media representatives, underscoring the party’s growing momentum in the FCT. With elections just months away, Kingibe’s defection is seen as a calculated effort to challenge the status quo and deliver grassroots change to residents.
