Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress. She announced her decision in a statement posted on her X account on Wednesday, declaring her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat under the NDC in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu said her move followed a deeper understanding of the nation's future and her alignment with the political direction of Peter Obi. "The next couple of days will define the future of this nation. This deeper understanding is why I resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as I follow the leadership of HE Peter Obi, who today embodies the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that works," she wrote.
She explained that her initial support for Obi led her to the ADC, and her shift to the NDC was a continuation of that commitment. "When I give my word, I keep it. My decision to support HE Peter Obi first led me to the ADC. To continue to honour the promise I am joining the NDC," she said. Yesufu confirmed she is not only joining the party but also running for the FCT Senatorial seat. She described her transition from the ADC as clean and expressed gratitude to members, recalling her roles as sub-committee chair, deputy committee chair, and secretary. She called the experience invaluable. Her defection follows Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's entry into the NDC on Sunday, sparking a wave of realignment in opposition politics.
💡 NaijaBuzz Take is AI-assisted editorial opinion, not established fact. Full disclaimer →
