Ex-VP Namadi Sambo Joins APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

By WorldWire News | June 2025

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo

In a significant political realignment ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Vice President Namadi Sambo has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move signals a notable shift in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, especially as both major parties prepare for a high-stakes contest.

Namadi Sambo served as Vice President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Before ascending to the nation’s second-highest office, he was the Governor of Kaduna State from 2007 to 2010, where he was widely regarded for initiating key infrastructure and urban renewal projects.

Though Sambo has maintained a relatively low political profile since leaving office in 2015, his defection to the APC is being interpreted by analysts as a strategic endorsement of the party's platform and a response to internal shifts within the PDP.

His move adds to a growing list of high-profile political figures who have crossed party lines in recent months an indication of the political reconfiguration gaining momentum across the country.

While Sambo has yet to publicly state his reasons, sources close to the former vice president suggest the decision was influenced by both the APC’s perceived strength in northern political blocs and a desire to remain influential in shaping national policy direction during the upcoming electoral cycle.

Observers see the defection as a potential morale boost for the APC, especially in the North West region, where Sambo still commands significant grassroots respect. The PDP, on the other hand, faces yet another test of its internal cohesion and strategic direction as it works to regroup and consolidate support ahead of 2027.

As the countdown to Nigeria’s next general election intensifies, political allegiances are shifting fast—and the return of influential figures like Namadi Sambo to the frontlines could prove pivotal in the months ahead.