Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has firmly denied reports that she has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Kingibe described the claims as “false, inaccurate, and a complete fabrication.”

The confusion stemmed from her recent appearance at a major political coalition event, where opposition figures—including members of the Labour Party, PDP, APC, and SDP—adopted the ADC as a unified platform for the 2027 general elections.

At that gathering, Kingibe was quoted as saying, “I’m totally and completely committed to ADC,” a comment widely interpreted as confirming her defection.

But the senator has now clarified that the statement was made in support of the coalition’s ideals, not as a formal switch of party allegiance.

“I’m still in the Labour Party,” she said. “Just because I attend coalition events does not mean I’ve defected.”
Kingibe explained that her remarks about joining a new platform “with noise and fanfare” referred to the symbolic importance of any future political move—not an announcement of defection.

“Obviously, as the senator representing the FCT, don’t expect me to just take a lunch break and go collect a card,” she noted. “If I were to leave, it wouldn’t be done quietly.”

She reaffirmed her dedication to the Labour Party and to serving her constituents in the FCT.

“We, including Mr. Peter Obi and others, are still in the Labour Party. My commitment remains unchanged.”

The senator’s clarification comes amid growing realignments and coalition talks among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.