The immediate past Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Abubakar Kabir Basambo, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Basambo, a former Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, announced his defection after a meeting with the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.
He also declared his support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the APC governorship candidate, expressing confidence in their leadership.
Basambo said his decision to join the APC was influenced by his desire to contribute to the development of Kwara State.
Praising AbdulRazaq’s administration, he said the governor had demonstrated commitment to keeping promises, particularly through his decisions and achievements in healthcare, education and road infrastructure.
“Governor AbdulRazaq is a man who keeps his promise. His singular act of taking the governorship ticket to Kwara North is enough for me. His resounding success in healthcare, education, roads and other sectors is top-notch,” he said.
He further pledged his loyalty to the governor and the APC governorship candidate.
“I hereby declare my unflinching support and total loyalty to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and to Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi,” he stated.
Basambo’s defection comes weeks after he resigned as the ADC’s Kwara State Publicity Secretary in a letter dated October 23, 2026.
In his resignation letter, he accused some party leaders and members of the state executive committee of hypocrisy, dishonesty and double standards.
He said he could no longer identify with the direction of the party in the state.
However, the ADC State Secretary, Ibrahim Alege, alleged that Basambo resigned to avoid disciplinary proceedings initiated over concerns about his conduct and commitment to the party.
Basambo dismissed the allegation, insisting that he resigned voluntarily and was never formally notified of any allegations against him.
He also criticised the ADC’s political structure in Kwara, describing it as “structurally comatose” and accusing its leadership of failing to establish effective grassroots engagement.
