Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Adamu, has put paid to months of political speculation by formally renewing his APC membership card at his polling unit in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The quiet but symbolic exercise ended widespread rumours that the seasoned powerbroker was plotting a dramatic exit from the ruling party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Party loyalists who witnessed the renewal described it as a clear message that Senator Adamu remains firmly rooted in the APC, despite the shifting political winds ahead of 2027.
Adamu, a founding pillar of the APC and one of its most recognisable faces in the North-Central, was recently rumoured to be considering a move to the ADC amid internal party tensions and realignments. His appearance at the polling unit, card in hand, has now been interpreted as a decisive reaffirmation of loyalty—one that signals continuity rather than defection.
Political observers note that in Nigerian politics, symbolism often speaks louder than press statements. Renewing a party card at the grassroots level, rather than issuing denials from Abuja, is seen as a deliberate show of strength and belonging.
With this move, Senator Adamu appears to have drawn a line under the speculation, reinforcing his status as an APC stalwart at a time when defections and counter-defections are reshaping the political landscape.
Several factors fed the belief that Senator Adamu might quit the ruling party:
1. Post-Chairmanship Tensions: After leaving the APC national chairmanship, speculation grew that lingering disagreements with influential blocs within the party could push him out.
2. Wider Defection Wave: The surge of high-profile defections across parties created an atmosphere where even long-time loyalists were suspected of weighing options.
3. ADC’s Quiet Courtship: The ADC has been linked with behind-the-scenes efforts to attract heavyweight politicians ahead of 2027, placing figures like Adamu under the rumour mill.
4. Strategic Silence: His initial silence on the rumours allowed speculation to thrive, a common feature in Nigeria’s high-stakes political chessboard.
By renewing his APC card in Keffi, however, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has answered those questions without words—choosing action over speculation, and loyalty over uncertainty.
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