Plateau ADC Chairman lambasts Dr Peter Obi for defection to NDC
Yakubu Busari
The Plateau State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),Hon.Farmer Dung Daweng Pam has described Dr Peter Obi defection to Nigerian Democritic Congress (NDC ) as a selfish politician who only thinking of himself rather than rescuing Nigerian masses .
He said that, their goal in ADC is to produce good candidates that can give Nigerian citizens better representation at all level .
According to him,they have three aspirants who purchased expression forms to contest the governorship under the platform of ADC platform with all of them are credible and whoever emerge will be capable of leading the state.
He explained that the party has concluded arrangement for state congress rescheduled to hold on the 18th May ,2026 , saying it will enter the upcoming primary more united,as the party had positioning itself as an alternative for the 2027 general elections.
The State Chairman stressed that the party is “looking inwards” to select credible candidates and improve the well-being of Nigerian electorate .
Pam denied reports that defections had weakened the party in the country . We are credible alternative to end bad governance some of coalition members left to join NDC, citing Peter Obi.
He acknowledged that he was ardent supporter of Dr Peter Obi in 2023 and funded his campaign in Barkin Ladi, but now accuses him of “thinking of himself” rather than Nigerians.
He said they remained in ADC to continue to advocate for welfare of ordinary citizens , Nigerian People are suffering .
He criticized the current government for creating what he called confusion, and urged residents to consider ADC as an alternative. The party is working hard to reach all the look and cranny of the state through grassroots mobilization
Pam identified security as the most urgent issue facing Plateau residents.
“Security is the main issue hitting Plateau. Everyone feels vulnerable, regardless of where they live,” and “ADC in Plateau will make security it top priority.”
Political parties in Plateau have begun early positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship with legislative elections. Pam disclosed that ADC’s campaign will focus on party unity, a transparent primary process, and security.
