By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
Hundreds of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Samo Village, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on Wednesday defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing worsening economic hardship, insecurity and declining public confidence in the ruling party.
The mass defection took place at the ADC State Secretariat in Sokoto, where party officials, supporters, women groups and youth leaders gathered to receive the new members.
The defectors, drawn mainly from Samo Village in the Faga/Alasan political ward, said their decision was informed by the growing socio-economic challenges facing Nigerians.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the former APC supporters said the rising cost of living, increasing poverty and persistent insecurity had compelled them to seek an alternative political platform.
