Aliyu Saulawa Dumps APC for ADC, Slams Ruling Party Over Failed Promises
Aliyu Saulawa, former Media Director for the Muhammadu Buhari Campaign and National Coordinator of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Movement, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing frustration with the ruling party’s track record.
At a press briefing held in Katsina on Sunday, Saulawa didn’t hold back. He criticized the APC for what he described as complete failure—particularly in Northern Nigeria.
“The APC hasn’t delivered even one percent of its promises,” Saulawa said. “Without security, people cannot farm, trade, or educate their children. Everything is in disarray. I can’t stay in a party that no longer represents the people’s interest.”
He wasn’t alone. Alongside Saulawa, hundreds of defectors from the APC, PDP, and NNPP officially joined the ADC in a large political shift ahead of the 2027 elections. The defection was led by political heavyweight Dr. Mustapha Inuwa and marked during the formal inauguration of the ADC’s Katsina chapter at Continental Event Centre.
New members were received from all 34 local government areas of Katsina, with party leaders distributing membership cards and hailing the moment as a turning point for the opposition.
Lawal Batagarawa, speaking on behalf of the National Political Coalition Group, painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s current state.
“People are grappling with insecurity, economic hardship, and poverty. Inflation is soaring, and the Naira keeps losing value. Industries are shutting down,” he said, urging Nigerians to unite behind a political movement that offers real change.
Katsina ADC Chairman Usman Musa Wamba echoed that optimism. “The youth are key. With their energy and our collective resolve, we’ll deliver genuine leadership that puts people first,” he said, promising a transparent and inclusive agenda.
Meanwhile, ADC’s interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, warned of political schemes aimed at stalling the party’s growing momentum. In a recent stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he encouraged Nigerians to see the ADC as a platform for national renewal and commended the party’s legal team for standing firm under pressure.
The message from Katsina was loud and clear: there’s a rising tide of political dissatisfaction, and the ADC is hoping to ride that wave straight into 2027.
