Shivers in Nasarawa APC Over Sen. Adamu Defection Rumour, as Party Rushes to Alley Fears

The rumour of former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sen. Abdullahi Adamu’s defection to the African Democratic Congress  (ADC) has sent shivers down the spine of the APC in the state.
The whispers began circulating on social media and local political circles alleging that Senator Abdullahi Adamu has defected to the ADC. This rumor, amplified by posts and reports claiming his dissatisfaction with the APC’s direction under President Tinubu, sent immediate shockwaves through the party’s ranks in Nasarawa. Loyalists, already jittery from a wave of high-profile defections to the ADC, including figures like Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani from Adamawa, feared that Adamu’s exit could dismantle the APC’s stronghold in the state. As a political heavyweight with deep roots in Nasarawa, his potential departure was seen as a harbinger of broader unrest, prompting hushed discussions among members about loyalty fractures and the erosion of the party’s influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a swift bid to quell the panic, the Nasarawa APC leadership issued a strongly worded statement debunking the claims, asserting that Adamu remained a committed member and had no intentions of associating with any other party. The rebuttal described the rumors as “false, baseless, and politically motivated” mischief aimed at destabilizing the APC. This rapid response, released within hours of the rumor’s peak circulation on social media platforms was intended to reassure grassroots supporters and stem any potential defections from lower-tier members who might interpret Adamu’s alleged move as a signal to jump ship. Yet, the denial only highlighted the underlying anxiety, as party insiders privately admitted the rumor had exposed vulnerabilities in unity.
Political commentors in the state observe that despite the official dismissal, the speculation has refused to fade, fueled by conflicting reports and ongoing political realignments in Nigeria. Some outlets and social media users continue to peddle narratives of Adamu’s defection, citing his past tensions within the APC and the ADC’s aggressive recruitment drive, which has already netted thousands of supporters from rival parties in Nasarawa alone. This persistence underscores a broader atmosphere of uncertainty, where even debunked stories linger due to the ADC’s rising profile as a coalition vehicle for disaffected politicians, keeping APC members on edge and prompting calls for internal audits of loyalty.
Public affairs analysts observe further that looking ahead, the APC in Nasarawa must prioritize mending its fences to avert full-blown internal wrangling as 2027 looms. With the ADC and other opposition parties poised to capitalize on any discord, evidenced by recent defections and boasts of an “unstoppable hurricane”, the ruling party cannot afford complacency. They opine that trengthening grassroots engagement, addressing grievances from key figures, and countering opposition narratives will be crucial; otherwise, what started as a shiver could escalate into a seismic shift, handing rivals the ammunition to pounce and reshape the state’s political landscape.