Hon. C.I.D. Maduabum, former Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), has resigned from the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing a breakdown of internal democracy and what he described as the hijacking of the party by self-serving interests.
Maduabum, a two-term former member of the House of Representatives, announced the decision in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja.
“After deep reflection, extensive consultations, and careful evaluation of the current political realities within the PDP, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect,” he said.
He noted that his decision followed a period of disillusionment with the direction of the PDP, which he accused of straying from its founding principles.
“I have dedicated significant portions of my political life to building the PDP as a platform for democratic consolidation and national development. However, the soul of the party I once served with pride has been hijacked by self-serving, unscrupulous elements who are more interested in personal power grabs than in party discipline, internal democracy, or national interest,” Maduabum stated.
He described the party as being in a state of decline, marked by internal strife and disregard for reformist voices.
“The PDP today is a shadow of its former self. It has descended into chaos, internal betrayal, and systematic destruction by diverse forces who have no regard for the principles upon which the party was founded. Sadly, voices of reason are no longer welcome, and genuine reformers are vilified or silenced,” he said.
Explaining his decision to join the ADC, Maduabum described the party as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking integrity-driven leadership.
“I am proud to announce that I am joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — a party that now stands as the only credible democratic alternative for Nigeria,” he said, adding that the ADC provided a platform for “principled politics, genuine people-oriented leadership, and a platform for rebuilding the nation from the grassroots up.”
Maduabum said he was joining the ADC not just as a political move but as part of a broader reform effort.
“I join not merely as a defector but as a reformer committed to helping build a new political culture — one based on merit, ideology, discipline, youth inclusion, and national unity.”
He also linked his new party with a growing coalition of progressive voices, mentioning Labour Party presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi among figures aligned with the broader movement for democratic renewal.
“The time has come for all well-meaning Nigerians to take a stand against the decay in Nigeria’s political system. I call on all patriots, especially those disillusioned by the dysfunction in the traditional parties, to rally around this movement for a new Nigeria through the ADC,” he said.
Maduabum concluded by reaffirming his commitment to democratic values and national development.
“The struggle to rescue Nigeria and restore its promise continues — and it begins now on a new, firmer footing,” he said.
