The former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Duke formalized his membership at Ward 5, Calabar Municipality, where he was issued his membership card in the presence of enthusiastic supporters.
This development signifies the second time the former governor has parted ways with the PDP; he previously left to run as the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a transition that was marked by significant controversy at the time.
Following his defection, the ADC leadership in Bakassi Local Government Area organized a stakeholders’ meeting, urging citizens of Cross River to embrace the party as a viable alternative to the current administration.
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Local leaders characterized the ADC as a credible vehicle for national reform and encouraged Nigerians to rescue the country from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a formal statement released in Calabar on Friday, January 30, 2026, the party reached out to the public, stating: “We invite our family and friends who are still undecided to join the ADC today, as the party is poised to bring about transformative change in Nigeria.”
The message, endorsed by the Bakassi Chapter Chairman, Emmanuel Asuquo, and Secretary, Eko Boco, also emphasized the local branch’s commitment to the party’s top brass.
“We express our unwavering support and confidence in the leadership of Senator David Mark, National Chairman, and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary, and pledge our loyalty to all recognised organs and structures of the party at all levels as we work towards building a strong and united ADC,” the statement concluded.
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