A former governorship aspirant in Edo state, Barr. Kenneth Imansuangbon, has described the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a reflection of growing public confidence in the opposition party.
Imansuangbon, a chieftain of the ADC in the State, said the development underscores the party’s emergence as a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He stated this while receiving decampees in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area, noting that the influx of new members signals a shift in the political landscape of the State.
The event attracted key stakeholders, including Mrs. Herberta Okonofua, Mr. Akhakon Anenih, Braimoh Okonofua, Hon. Sylvester Ewanehi, and the Edo State chairman of ADC, Kennedy Odion, among others.
The defectors, led by former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Clifford Eineh, were said to be part of a broader political realignment.
Addressing the gathering, Imansuangbon urged Nigerians to reclaim their mandate through the ballot, insisting that the electorate is increasingly determined to reject what he described as failed leadership.
He expressed confidence that voters would also resist any attempt by Governor Monday Okpebholo to secure a second term in office.
Imansuangbon further argued that claims by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of controlling a majority of governors do not automatically translate into electoral victory.
In his remarks, a former governor of Edo State and ADC National Legal Adviser, Prof. Oserhimen Osunbor, commended both new and existing members for their commitment to strengthening the party.
He dismissed suggestions that the APC’s dominance would guarantee success at the polls, noting that internal dynamics and provisions of the Electoral Act could significantly influence the outcome of future elections.
