Speaker Abbas’ aide defects to ADC, declares senate ambition

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In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, Godfrey Gaiya, Special Assistant on Political Matters (North West) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has left the ruling All Progressives Congress to join the opposition African Democratic Congress.

Gaiya, a former Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, confirmed his defection in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Thursday, revealing that he will contest for the Kaduna South Senatorial seat.

“My decision to join the ADC was carefully considered. It reflects consultations with my supporters and constituents who desire a credible alternative that prioritises people’s welfare, peace, and development,” Gaiya said.

The former lawmaker described his move as driven by principle rather than personal grievances, stressing that the ADC provides a platform for Nigerians seeking a departure from “politics of exclusion and unfulfilled promises.” Punch