Senator Wadada Quits SDP for APC After Closed-Door Talks With Tinubu

Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada of Nasarawa West has signaled a major political shift, formally leaving the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and rejoining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision comes shortly after a private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, and Senator Wadada himself—sparking widespread speculation about his political future .

Wadada’s defection stems from what he described as fundamental differences with recent SDP entrants, notably former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Although El-Rufai is his senior and long-time friend, Wadada publicly stated that he could not remain within the same party as someone whose political conduct he finds unprincipled .

Political analysts view Wadada’s return to the APC as a major coup for the party in Nasarawa State. As a prominent political figure with grassroots support and cross-party appeal, his reintegration into the APC is expected to invigorate the party’s machinery on the ground and shape the political landscape ahead of the pivotal 2027 gubernatorial and senate elections .

His political journey underscores a narrative built on resilience and personal brand over party allegiance. Initially a member of the APC, Wadada defected in 2022 after a disputed primary election, winning his senate seat on the SDP ticket, in direct defeat of APC’s expectations and structures . His victory under the SDP banner in a district controlled by the APC’s National Chairman highlighted his independent appeal.

Despite temporarily exiting the APC, Wadada continued to maintain strong ties with party leaders in Nasarawa State. His engagement with both local and federal structures, his role in averting the relocation of the North Central Development Commission, and his legislative advocacy—such as his push to upgrade the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to a Federal University of Mining Technology—have further solidified his bipartisan reputation .

Wadada’s decision comes amidst criticism of El-Rufai’s political realignment, with Wadada calling into question the sincerity behind his defection to SDP—particularly after actively supporting Tinubu’s candidacy. He contrasted El-Rufai’s actions with Senator Abdullahi Adamu's steadfast loyalty to the APC, which Wadada commended as principled and consistent .

Additionally, Wadada addressed national economic challenges, particularly the fallout from fuel subsidy removal. While acknowledging hardship, he praised Governor Abdullahi Sule for deploying subsidy savings to fund visible development projects across Nasarawa State—“visible everywhere—even to the most gullible and the blind,” he remarked .

In short, Senator Wadada’s return to the APC is more than a mere party switch—it marks a shrewd realignment that balances personal principle, political pragmatism, and strategic vision ahead of high-stakes elections. His move underscores the fluidity of Nigerian politics and the enduring influence of grounded, personality-driven leadership.

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