RismadarVoice Reporters
January 30, 2026
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
This is the second time Duke has exited the PDP. He had earlier defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate, a move that generated controversy at the time.
Meanwhile, the leadership of the ADC in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State has called on residents of the state to identify with the party, describing it as a credible platform for political change.
The call followed a stakeholders’ meeting involving chapter executive members, ward chairmen, secretaries of the party in Bakassi.
In a statement issued on Friday, made available to journalists in Calabar, the party urged Nigerians who are yet to align with any political platform to consider joining the ADC.
“We invite our family and friends who are still undecided to join the ADC today, as the party is poised to bring about transformative change in Nigeria,” the statement said.
The statement was signed by the Bakassi Chapter Chairman of the party, Emmanuel Asuquo, and the Secretary, Eko Boco.
The chapter also reaffirmed its loyalty to the national leadership of the party, pledging support for the National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and the National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
“We express our unwavering support and confidence in the leadership of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and pledge our loyalty to all recognised organs and structures of the party at all levels,” the statement added.
