The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Taraba State has experienced a surge in political support as members of opposition parties, notably the All Progressives Congress (APC), defect to the party.

A recent development indicates that Yusuf Yuuf, the APC Ward Chairman of Bilga Ward in Ibi Local Government Council, has officially resigned from his position and joined the ADC. Yuuf submitted his resignation letter on Monday, citing a significant personal and ideological disconnect with the APC’s current direction and the needs of his constituents.

In his resignation letter, Yuuf stated that he was one of the founding members of the APC and had served as a ward chairman. However, he noted that there was a growing disconnect between his convictions, the realities he observed, and the needs of the people he represented. Yuuf’s decision to defect was made after “deep thought and careful reflection,” and he expressed gratitude to the APC for the platform it provided him and to his supporters.

A copy of Yuuf’s resignation letter has been forwarded to the APC Zonal Chairman for Taraba South. This defection is part of a larger trend of APC members switching to the ADC in Taraba State. Just weeks prior, former House of Representatives member for Ibi/Wukari Federal Constituency, Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, also defected from the APC to the ADC.

The continued loss of key grassroots figures may potentially weaken the APC’s influence in Southern Taraba and the state at large ahead of future elections. Political analysts have observed that the ADC is gaining momentum in the state, with the defection of prominent politicians contributing to its growing support base. The implications of these defections will be closely watched as the political landscape in Taraba State continues to evolve.