Former Governor of Ebonyi State and serving Senator, Dr. Sam Egwu, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant political development in Ebonyi State and the South-East political landscape.
The defection, confirmed on Thursday, signals a major boost for the ADC as it continues to attract high-profile political figures ahead of future electoral contests. Sen. Egwu, a seasoned politician and academic, was a two-term governor of Ebonyi State and has remained an influential voice in national politics, particularly on issues of governance, education, and democratic consolidation.
Sources close to the development disclosed that Egwu’s decision to join the ADC was driven by his desire to align with a platform he considers people-oriented, reform-driven, and committed to strengthening internal democracy and good governance. His entry into the party is expected to galvanize party structures across Ebonyi State and inspire renewed grassroots mobilisation within the South-East zone.
Party stakeholders have welcomed the former governor’s defection, describing it as a strategic gain that underscores the growing acceptance of the ADC as a credible alternative in Nigeria’s evolving political space. They expressed confidence that Egwu’s experience and political clout would contribute significantly to the party’s organisational growth and electoral fortunes.
With this development, political observers believe the ADC is positioning itself as a stronger force in the region, while Egwu’s move is likely to reshape alignments and calculations within Ebonyi State politics in the coming months.
Further details surrounding the defection and planned activities are expected to be made public by the party leadership in the days ahead.