Former Managing Director/CEO of Pensions Alliance Limited, Funso Doherty, on Thursday announced his defection from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

Disclosing this in a statement, Mr Doherty, who stated that he made the decision after “due consultation, careful deliberation and prayerful reflection”, blamed the “division of the coalition” that had led to some party members also defecting for his move.

Mr Doherty said, “Most of us are aware of developments concerning the ADC that have collectively resulted in a division of the coalition, with some leaders moving to the NDC and some remaining in the ADC. We had hoped that ADC would be the vehicle that would unite the opposition.

“That is now clearly no longer the case. In these circumstances, therefore, we must each individually make a decision as to whether to remain with the ADC or move to the NDC.

“After due consultation, careful deliberation and prayerful reflection, I have joined the NDC. I am convinced that this is the path that will enable us to deliver the benefits of good governance to those to whom they are due – every citizen, without exception.”

Mr Doherty was the Lagos ADC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections and thereafter defected to the Peoples Democratic Party in July 2024, before announcing in April 2026 his governorship ambition as he returned to the ADC.