A former Nasarawa Deputy Governor, John Michael Abdul, has become the interim chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.
Abdul, who was among influential defectors leaving the PDP, was appointed by the party’s national leadership headed by Senator David Mark.
His unveiling took place during a high-level coalition meeting convened in Akwanga town, located within Akwanga Local Government Area.
Also named into key positions at the gathering were other former PDP stalwarts.
Jibrin Sabo Keana emerged as the party’s interim secretary, while Senator Patricia Akwashiki secured a seat on the ADC’s Board of Trustees (BOT).
Some of the notable politicians at the event include two ex-ministers—Musa Elayo, a former Minister of State for Justice who dumped the PDP, and Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, erstwhile Minister of Environment, who exited the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Other prominent attendees included three-term Senator Suleiman Asonya Adokwe; retired General Nuhu Angbazo, who vied for the PDP’s governorship ticket in 2023; former federal lawmaker Abdulkarim Ombamas; ESV Dr. Umar Musa Galadima; and Mr. Nathaniel Aboki, a 2023 senatorial candidate under the PDP.
Sitting Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, who currently represents Nasarawa South, was also present, alongside Miss Farida Umar, a recent contender for the PDP National Ex Officio role, and Mr. William Alaku.
In his first address, Abdul, who now serves as the Coordinating Chairman of the coalition in the state, called for patience and unity among prospective members.
“I appeal to the general public, especially those interested in joining the party, to be patient,” he said.
“A more expanded meeting would be convened at various levels soon.”