Former Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Lagos West in 2023, Moshood Salvador, has dumped the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the LP had no future in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Salvador, who is also a former PDP Chairman in Lagos and an ex-chieftain of the APC, announced his defection on Saturday in Surulere during the 25th anniversary celebration of his political group, Conscience Forum.
He explained that the decision was taken after a review of the forum’s achievements and prospects, insisting that a broader coalition under the ADC offered better opportunities for progress.
“Labour Party has no future, hence the decision to move. We have resolved to join ADC as the symbol of a new coalition that will give Nigerians hope,” Salvador said.
Salvador revealed that Conscience Forum, which boasts over 400,000 members across Lagos State, was moving en masse to ADC with its full structure.
“The decision was unanimously endorsed by the forum’s state executives. We are entering ADC fully prepared, with our members and structures intact,” he said.
Receiving Salvador and his supporters, ADC National Secretary and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, described the defection as a boost to the party’s strength ahead of future elections.
He urged Nigerians to unite under the ADC, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) had failed repeatedly in governance.
“APC has failed Nigerians in every sector. What we need now is a political movement that prioritises people’s welfare above personal interest. ADC is that party, and we are building a people-friendly government,” Aregbesola declared.
ADC’s Lagos Organising Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Ogidi, hailed the mass defection, saying it had brightened the party’s future in the state.
“We welcome all Nigerians regardless of religion or ethnicity. ADC is the true home for those who believe in fairness and justice,” Ogidi said.
Also speaking, Chief John Uche, a former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos, pledged the support of the Igbo community for ADC.
“This is the time to rally behind a credible political platform. Ndigbo in Lagos are ready to work with ADC to achieve success,” Uche added.
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