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Ex-governors’ Forum DG Dumps PDP, Says Party Hijacked By ‘self-serving’ Members by Ofunaofu(op): 6:04pm On Jul 20, 2025
Mr Maduabum added that the PDP had descended into chaos, internal betrayal, and systematic destruction by diverse forces.


CID Maduabum, the immediate past director general of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).



Mr Maduabum, a former two-time member of the House of Representatives, announced his defection in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

He attributed the alleged hijack of the PDP as the reason for his decision.

“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,” Mr Maduabum said.

While describing himself as a committed democrat, he said, “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. The PDP today is a shadow of its former self.”

Mr Maduabum added that the PDP had descended into chaos, internal betrayal, and systematic destruction by diverse forces without 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,” the politician 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 (ADC) — a party that now stands as the only credible democratic alternative for Nigeria,” he said.

He described ADC as an emerging beacon of hope for good governance, integrity, accountability, and inclusive politics.

Mr Maduabum said the ADC offered the opportunity for principled politics, genuine people-oriented leadership, and a platform for rebuilding the nation from the grassroots up.

He noted that the ADC coalition included progressive-minded people such as Peter Obi and others.

Mr Maduabum said he joined the ADC, not merely as a defector, but as a reformer committed to helping build a new political culture.

He said the time had come for all well-meaning Nigerians to take a stand against the decay in Nigeria’s political system.

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Re: Ex-governors’ Forum DG Dumps PDP, Says Party Hijacked By ‘self-serving’ Members by SadiqBabaSani: 6:05pm On Jul 20, 2025
Atiku money talking 😂😂😂😂, Obi ain't getting ADC ticket
Re: Ex-governors’ Forum DG Dumps PDP, Says Party Hijacked By ‘self-serving’ Members by Zhtq: 10:10pm On Jul 20, 2025
SadiqBabaSani:
Atiku money talking 😂😂😂😂, Obi ain't getting ADC ticket
Talk about Tinubu and leave Peter Obi, even Northerners want the ticket to be given to Peter Obi.
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