Former Vice President Namadi Sambo Defects to APC

Former Vice President Alhaji Namadi Sambo has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending years of speculation about his political allegiance.

Sambo, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President under President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015, confirmed his move to the ruling party during a brief ceremony held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.

Party leaders and supporters welcomed him warmly, describing the development as a boost to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former vice president’s defection comes amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political space, as key figures reposition themselves for influence in the next electoral cycle.

Although Sambo has largely maintained a low political profile since leaving office in 2015, his switch to the APC is considered significant due to his stature and influence in the northern region, particularly in Kaduna State where he previously served as governor.

Neither Sambo nor the PDP has issued an official statement detailing the reasons for his defection, but political observers suggest the move may reflect growing dissatisfaction within the PDP and strategic calculations as the country approaches another round of national elections.

With this development, Sambo joins a growing list of former PDP leaders who have crossed over to the APC, further reshaping the political landscape in favor of the ruling party.