By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
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Prominent activist and social commentator, Aisha Yesufu, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
She has also formally declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
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Yesufu made the disclosure in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, saying the decision was informed by a deeper understanding of “the future of the nation” and her continued alignment with the political direction of former presidential candidate, 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.
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She explained that her initial decision to support Obi led her to join the ADC, and her move to the NDC was part of honouring 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 added.
Yesufu further stated that she would not only be joining the NDC but also contesting for the FCT senatorial seat under the party.
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“This time I am joining the NDC not just as a member but as one running for the FCT Senatorial seat,” she wrote.
She said she had concluded her obligations with the ADC and ensured what she described as a “clean transition,” while expressing appreciation to members of the party for the opportunity to serve at various levels.
“I was fortunate to work with great and amazing people whose goal was a better country. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as sub-committee chair, deputy committee chair, and secretary at various levels,” she said.
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The defection comes amid ongoing realignments in Nigeria’s opposition politics, following the movement of Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the NDC on Sunday, which has triggered a wave of defections from the ADC.
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