The immediate past Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar has firmly dismissed speculation that he is in consultations to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement published on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Badaru described the reports as “baseless, unfounded, and a product of political mischief.”
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He urged APC members and the general public to disregard the rumors entirely.
Badaru, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Jigawa State, emphasized his enduring commitment to the ruling party.
“I remain a dedicated member of the APC and have no intention of leaving the party I helped build,” he stated.
He further reiterated, “I remain a loyal and committed member of the APC, and there has been no change whatsoever in my political affiliation.”
The denial comes amid a period of political realignments in Nigeria, with recent defections and rumors swirling ahead of future elections.
Badaru’s resignation from the defense portfolio in December 2025, officially cited as health-related, had previously sparked unrelated speculation, which he also debunked while affirming his support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC’s agenda.
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