Aisha Yesufu Joins NDC, Declares for FCT Senate Race

Aisha Yesufu, a prominent activist, announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday. She declared her intent to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat in the 2027 general elections.

Yesufu stated that her decision was influenced by a clearer understanding of Nigeria's political future and her continued support for former presidential candidate Peter Obi. She emphasized that her earlier decision to support Obi played a significant role in her move to the NDC.

Yesufu expressed gratitude to her ADC colleagues for their cooperation and support during her tenure, where she served in various capacities, including as chair of a subcommittee and deputy chair of another. She described her experiences within the ADC as valuable and expressed her commitment to building a better Nigeria.

Her defection comes amid a growing realignment within Nigeria's opposition politics.