Ex-Senator Gada Dumps ADC For PDP

A former senator representing Sokoto East, Abubakar Gada, on Saturday declared his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending weeks of speculation over his next political move ahead of the 2027 general election.

Naijaonpoint reports that Gada, who spoke at a gathering of supporters in Sokoto, accused former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of derailing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state due to what he described as “lack of leadership commitment”.

Gada said he and Tambuwal were widely seen as co-leaders of the ADC in Sokoto after both men joined the party in 2025, but claimed Tambuwal failed to identify with the party’s structure and members.

He said, “My humble self and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal were considered the leaders to drive the party in the state.

“But leadership means identifying with the people, showing commitment and taking responsibility. For six months, we raised the hope and tempo of the party, but he refused to come and sit down with us to build it.”

He further alleged that Tambuwal’s political posture created confusion among supporters.

Gada further stated, “You cannot be talking to APC on one hand, being promoted as a vice-presidential option for Peter Obi on the other hand, and still refuse to register or allow your followership to register in ADC.

“This level of contradiction is not partnership for progress.”

Senator Gada said Tambuwal’s absence left the ADC “in limbo”, prompting his decision to return to the PDP.

“We had to take destiny into our hands by returning to PDP,” he declared.

He also criticised what he called “political ingratitude”, noting Tambuwal’s rise from Speaker of the House of Representatives to two-term governor.

Supporters Rally Behind Gada’s 2027 Ambition

The declaration was hailed by PDP supporters at the event, who called for Gada to contest the 2027 governorship election.

According to Punch, Hamza Yabo described the return as “a turning point” for the party.

Another supporter, Alhaji Hamza Gatawa, declared that “the process of reclaiming the party has begun.”

Hajia Mariam Kabi urged women and youth to support Gada, saying, “We should give him total support to become the next governor,” and encouraged young people to register to vote.

However, in a swift reaction, the Sokoto State chapter of the PDP denied knowledge of Gada’s return to the party.

The party’s publicity secretary, Hassan Sayinnawal, described the move as “a joke”, saying no official process had been followed.

He said, “We are not aware of his coming to PDP. Nobody received him, and even in his ward and local government of Gada, they are not aware of his coming to PDP.

“As I’m talking to you, I am the state publicity secretary of the PDP in Sokoto State. I can tell you we are not aware of even his intention to come to the PDP, talkless of decamping to it.

“He is not in our register at his ward, local government, state or even national level.”