Onawo dumps ADC for APM less than two weeks after joining party

By Taiwo Scholarstica

The Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Ogoshi Onawo, has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) less than two weeks after becoming a member of the opposition party.

The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, announced Onawo’s defection during Tuesday’s plenary after reading his letter on the floor of the Senate.

In the letter, the lawmaker disclosed that he resigned his membership of the ADC in Galadima Ward, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, with effect from June 15.

According to Onawo, his decision came after broad consultations with constituents, political allies and other major stakeholders.

“This decision is the outcome of careful reflection and wide-ranging consultations with my constituents, political associates, and other critical stakeholders,” the letter read.

He explained that his exit from the ADC was prompted by the party’s internal difficulties.

“It is driven by my firm belief that the prevailing circumstances within the current party structure and the endless legal battle it is currently embroiled in no longer offer the cohesion, support, and enabling environment required for me to focus squarely on effectively representing my constituents and to fully realise the development and progressive mandate they entrusted me.

However, I now happily join the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). I am grateful for the trust and cooperation I have received from my supporters and well-wishers through this journey,” he added.

The latest move comes only weeks after Onawo resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party to join the ADC.

He was among nine senators who announced their defection to the ADC during a Senate plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on March 12.

At the time, Onawo said his decision to join the ADC was informed by his commitment to democratic values and good governance.