Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha, widely known as Ada Ogbu, a prominent Enugu politician and former All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate, has formally resigned her membership of the party.

A respected figure in Enugu politics, Ada Ogbu had been an active APC member for 14 years. Her resignation, dated December 30, 2025, was addressed to the APC Caretaker Ward Chairman of Nara Ward I, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The announcement has sparked immediate political speculation, given its timing amid a wave of high-profile realignments linked to Peter Obi’s movement into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In her resignation letter, Ada Ogbu explained that her decision to leave the APC was guided by “evolving realities” and a reassessment of how best to serve her constituents. She described the choice as difficult but deliberate, following extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates.

Known for her visibility in Enugu’s political circles, Ada Ogbu rose through the ranks of the APC as a grassroots mobilizer, party organizer, and advocate for the party’s ideology, even during periods when the APC struggled for electoral relevance in the South-East. She was among the first citizens of Enugu State to join the party and was given its platform to contest for the Senate seat in Enugu East Senatorial District, establishing herself as one of the party’s most recognizable figures in the zone.

In her letter, she expressed gratitude for the opportunities, exposure, and leadership lessons gained during her time in the APC, noting that these experiences shaped her understanding of public service and democratic responsibility. She maintained a conciliatory tone, thanking party leaders, members, and supporters, and emphasized that her resignation should not be interpreted as hostility toward anyone she worked with over the years.

Ada Ogbu’s resignation coincides with Peter Obi’s expected public pickup of his ADC membership card in Enugu State, her home state—a move widely viewed as a key step toward consolidating an opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In recent weeks, several politicians have left their former parties to align with the ADC, a trend analysts describe as part of the expanding “Peter Obi wave.” While Ada Ogbu did not indicate her next political destination in her letter, political observers suggest that her exit from the APC places her among figures closely watched for potential alignment with the ADC-led opposition bloc.

Enugu State, long regarded as an opposition stronghold, is expected to play a symbolic role in Obi’s ADC entry. Ada Ogbu’s move adds a significant dimension to the ongoing political recalibration in the South-East.

As of now, Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha has not publicly declared affiliation with any new political party. However, with Peter Obi’s ADC card pickup scheduled for today in Enugu, expectations remain high for further announcements in the coming days.

Her departure from the APC stands as one of the most significant political developments in Enugu State as 2025 draws to a close, highlighting a decisive phase of realignment in Nigeria’s opposition landscape.