Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo
By OLA MODUPE, Akure–
Former Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South from 2019 to 2023, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Alliance Democratic Party (ADC).
In his resignation letter dated July 4, Tofowomo cited the ongoing intra-party conflict in PDP as the reason for his decision.
Confirming his resignation in a telephone interview, Tofowomo lamented that the crisis in PDP was taking its toll on the party.
“Most PDP members are moving out in droves and it seems the crisis in the party will not settle soon.
“I had to seek advice from my political family and took my decision to join the ADC,” he said.
Tofowomo expressed confidence that ADC has the wherewithal to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 and return Nigeria to the path of economic recovery.
“If I want position, I should have joined the APC but I decided to join the coalition ADC which I believe has the power, strength, resources, and political will to tackle the APC in 2027 general elections,” he said.
*Criticizing Tinubu’s Policies*
Tofowomo praised President Bola Tinubu for turning around the fortunes of Lagos State while he was governor but criticized his policies as President.
“Tinubu was a fantastic leader when he was Lagos governor, but his position has changed since he became President.
“Today, there’s increasing poverty and hunger everywhere,” he said.
He specifically mentioned the subsidy removal and the floating of the Naira as two mistakes that have taken Nigeria to the back seat.
Tofowomo expressed optimism about ADC’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
“When Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President was in charge with former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, the debt of Nigeria was reduced to zero and the economy was buoyant, and Nigerians enjoyed the administration,” he said.
