Mbora, who represented Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, cited the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party as the reason for his action. He explained that the prolonged internal crisis rocking the PDP had continued to weaken the party. Mbora called on his followers and well-wishers to join him in the ADC and take part in the party’s ongoing registration and revalidation exercise across their wards. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the defection is gradually reshaping the state’s political landscape ahead of the next election cycle. Reports from the ex-lawmaker’s new party indicate that arrangements are already in place to host a reception rally in honour of Mbora and other defectors.

Source: Punch March 20, 2026 03:40 UTC