The immediate past Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Hon. C.I.D Maduabum, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress, citing the alleged hijacking of the PDP by self-serving interests as his reason for departure.
The former two-term House of Representatives member announced his decision in a strongly-worded statement issued Sunday in Abuja.
“After deep reflection, extensive consultations, and careful evaluation of the current political realities within the PDP, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect,” Maduabum declared.
The seasoned politician lamented the decline of the party he once helped build: “I have dedicated significant portions of my political life to building the PDP as a platform for democratic consolidation and national development.
However, the soul of the party I once served with pride has been hijacked by self-serving, unscrupulous elements who are more interested in personal power grabs than in party discipline, internal democracy, or national interest.”
Maduabum painted a grim picture of the PDP’s current state, stating: “The PDP today is a shadow of its former self. It has descended into chaos, internal betrayal, and systematic destruction by diverse forces who had no regard for the principles upon which the party was founded. Sadly, voices of reason are no longer welcome, and genuine reformers are vilified or silenced.”
Explaining his move to ADC, he said: “I can no longer in good conscience remain in a house that has been stripped of its moral compass and overrun by opportunists. In light of this, I am proud to announce that I am joining the African Democratic Congress — a party that now stands as the only credible democratic alternative for Nigeria.”
The defector praised ADC as “an emerging beacon of hope for good governance, integrity, accountability, and inclusive politics,” noting its growing coalition that includes prominent figures like Peter Obi. He emphasized that the ADC offers “the opportunity for principled politics, genuine people-oriented leadership, and a platform for rebuilding the nation from the grassroots up.”
Maduabum positioned himself as more than just another defector: “I joined the ADC not merely as a defector but as a reformer committed to helping build a new political culture — one based on merit, ideology, discipline, youth inclusion, and national unity.”
The former PDP chieftain issued a rallying cry to disillusioned Nigerians: “The time has come for all well-meaning Nigerians to take a stand against the decay in Nigeria’s political system. I call on all patriots, especially those disillusioned by the dysfunction in the traditional parties, to rally around this movement for a new Nigeria through the ADC.”
Concluding his statement, Maduabum reaffirmed his commitment to democratic ideals: “I remain committed to the democratic ideals of justice, equity, and service to the people. The struggle to rescue Nigeria and restore its promise continues — and it begins now on a new, firmer footing.”
