Senate Minority Whip Tony Nwoye has defected from Nigeria’s ADC to the NDC, according to reports from Premium Times and The Punch. The lawmakers’ move is tied to ongoing internal divisions within the ADC and a series of court-related disputes. Both outlets say Nwoye pointed to multiple litigations involving the ADC as a key reason for leaving the party. The Punch adds that internal disagreements within the ADC also contribute to his decision. Premium Times similarly links the defection to “ADC crises,” describing them as a combination of the party’s internal problems and legal challenges. The reports do not provide details on the specific cases or the timelines of the litigations, but they indicate that Nwoye’s departure comes amid contested party processes and factional tensions. Nwoye’s defection is presented as an immediate political shift from the ADC to the NDC while the disputes within his former party continue. The outlets describe the decision as a response to these developments rather than a change in his role in the Senate.