Another political defection has reshaped Nasarawa’s political landscape. Senator Ogoshi Onawo has left the ADC for the APM just weeks after exiting the PDP.
LAFIA, NASARAWA — Ogoshi Onawo, the senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), weeks after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The latest move marks his second party switch within a short period, according to reports.
According to information released by political associates, Onawo decided to join the APM after recently aligning with the ADC following his departure from the PDP. Although the senator has yet to publicly provide detailed reasons for his latest decision, the development has generated fresh discussions among political stakeholders in Nasarawa State.
Sources familiar with the development said the senator believes the APM offers a better platform for his political ambitions ahead of future elections. Party supporters welcomed his arrival, expressing confidence that his experience would strengthen the party’s structure in the state. Neither the ADC nor the PDP had issued an official statement on the latest defection at the time of filing this report.
Onawo has remained an influential figure in Nasarawa politics, having built a political career through various leadership positions in the state. Political defections have become common in Nigeria as politicians continue to realign ahead of major elections, often citing ideological differences, internal party disputes or strategic political considerations as reasons for changing platforms.
The development means political calculations in Nasarawa State may continue to shift as parties prepare for future electoral contests. The senator’s latest move could influence alliances and party structures across the state, while political observers will closely monitor whether other politicians follow a similar path in the months ahead. The decision also reflects the ongoing realignment within Nigeria’s political landscape as parties compete to strengthen their positions before the next election cycle.
