“I am too big to dump the ADC in secret” — Suswam

Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has dismissed reports claiming he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as false and mischievous. Suswam said he is too prominent a politician to secretly abandon his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking on Sunday during a visit to the residence of Prof. Saasongo Nongu in Makurdi, the state capital, Suswam said it would be beneath his political stature and a betrayal of his loyal supporters to leave the ADC without their knowledge.

“I am too big to dump the ADC in secret. Leaving the party quietly would be the height of disgrace to my personality and a betrayal to my loyalists,” he said.

The former senator reaffirmed his commitment to the ADC, saying he remains a proud and dedicated member focused on strengthening the party and expanding its influence across Benue State and beyond. He urged party members to support Mzondu, whom he described as a visionary and dependable leader capable of upholding the ideals of the ADC.

In response, Mzondu expressed gratitude to Suswam for his mentorship and leadership, pledging continued loyalty to him and the ADC. “Senator Suswam has been a political father to me. His wisdom and leadership have shown me the right path to follow, and I remain loyal to him and the cause of our great party,” he said.