MINNA — Shockwaves rippled through the political landscape of Northern Nigeria on Friday as a top aide to the Governor of Niger State tendered his resignation and dramatically dumped the ruling party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), igniting fresh speculation of an impending realignment ahead of looming political contests.
The sudden exit, announced in a terse resignation letter, is being interpreted by insiders as more than a personal decision — but a loud signal of deeper cracks within the power structure of the state government. Political observers describe the move as a potential catalyst for a wider exodus that could reshape the balance of forces across the North.
Sources close to the development say the former aide accused the ruling platform of abandoning its founding ideals, while praising the ADC as a “credible alternative” capable of rescuing governance from stagnation and restoring public trust.
“This is not an isolated defection; it is a warning tremor,” a Minna-based analyst told our correspondent. “When a governor’s trusted aide walks away, it suggests serious internal discontent.”
The ADC, buoyed by the high-profile defection, declared that the development marks the beginning of a political awakening in Niger State and beyond, hinting that more heavyweight names are set to follow.
As residents and party faithful digest the implications, one question dominates political conversations from Minna to Maiduguri: Is this the first crack before a full-blown political tsunami in Northern Nigeria?
For now, the ground is shaking — and the aftershocks may just be beginning.
Source:@Omoluabi1sq
