The immediate past Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Dr Abubakar Kabir Basambo, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Basambo, who was the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 general elections, announced his decision on Sunday in a statement released in Ilorin, the state capital.

He disclosed that his defection followed a consultation meeting with the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi.

Declaring his support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the APC governorship candidate, Basambo expressed confidence in the administration's performance across key sectors.

"Governor AbdulRazaq is a man who keeps his promise. His singular act of taking the governorship ticket to Kwara North is enough for me. His resounding success in healthcare, education, roads and other sectors is top-notch," Basambo stated.

He added that he chose to join the ruling party to contribute to the state's development, pledging his full loyalty to the governor and Danladi.

"I hereby declare my unflinching support and total loyalty to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and to Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi," he said.

Basambo's defection follows a public disagreement between him and the Kwara State chapter of the ADC following his resignation from the opposition party in late October 2026.

While the ADC state secretary, Ibrahim Alege, had claimed that Basambo resigned to evade internal disciplinary proceedings, Basambo refuted the assertion, clarifying that he resigned voluntarily on principle due to structural issues within the opposition party's leadership.

Despite his departure from the ADC, Basambo expressed appreciation to his political mentor, Hon. Abubakar Kannike, describing him as a leader of honor and integrity.