Breaking News: ADC Suspends FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Over Anti-Party Activities

  In a dramatic development rocking Nigeria’s political scene, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially suspended Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate.

The suspension was announced today, March 12, 2026, by the Wuse District Ward of the ADC during a high-stakes stakeholders’ meeting attended by ward executives and members in Abuja.

Why the Suspension?

According to the ward chairman, Kanayo Chukwu, the decision followed a series of serious allegations against the senator, including:

• Anti-party activities and insubordination to the party leadership
• Violations of party rules
• Confiscation of the ward register
• Running a parallel registration process
• Consistent absence from ward meetings
• Failure to pay statutory party dues

Over 2,000 party members at the general meeting reportedly reached a consensus to suspend her after reviewing these issues.

Background: From LP to ADC

Senator Ireti Kingibe joined the ADC in December 2025 after defecting from the Labour Party (LP). At the time, she publicly cited the LP’s “fractured and broken structure” as her reason for switching parties, hoping it would help secure her seat ahead of the 2027 elections.

Her move was seen by many as a strategic political realignment, but it appears to have hit a major roadblock just months later.

What This Means for Nigerian Politics

This suspension comes at a time when smaller opposition parties like the ADC are trying to position themselves as viable alternatives to the ruling APC and the struggling PDP. Senator Kingibe’s case raises fresh questions about party discipline, loyalty, and the internal power struggles that continue to define Nigeria’s political landscape.

Will this lead to further defections or legal battles? Will Senator Kingibe respond publicly or challenge the suspension? Political watchers are already buzzing.

Final Thoughts

The ADC’s swift action sends a strong message: even in opposition parties, anti-party behaviour will not be tolerated. As Nigerians prepare for 2027, stories like this remind us how fragile alliances can be in the country’s ever-shifting political terrain.

Stay tuned to AWAMUO for updates as this breaking story develops.

What’s your take? Is this a necessary move by the ADC to enforce discipline, or is there more to the story? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: AIT Live