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Senator Wadada rejoins APC, dumps SDP

The senator representing Nasarawa West senatorial zone, Ahmed Wadada, has returned to the All Progressives Congress after dumping the Social Democratic Party.

• September 3, 2025
Ahmed Wadada, Senator-elect
Ahmed Wadada, Senator-elect

The senator representing Nasarawa West senatorial zone, Ahmed Wadada, has returned to the All Progressives Congress after dumping the Social Democratic Party.

Mr. Wadada had been a member of the APC before joining the SDP to contest the 2023 Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone elections, which he won.

The defection was announced in a signed letter by the senator on Tuesday and addressed to the APC chairman, Tudun Kofar Ward, Keffi.

In the letter titled ‘Notification of my return to the All Progressive Congress’, Mr Wadada stated that the decision was taken after careful consideration and the desire to contribute to the growth, development, and success of the party.

(NAN)

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