Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC for NDC, Declares for FCT Senatorial Seat
Yesufu said the switch follows her support for Peter Obi as she enters the 2027 race for the Federal Capital Territory Senate seat.
- On Wednesday, human rights activist Aisha Yesufu announced her defection from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress via a statement posted online.
- Yesufu stated her decision follows a 'deeper understanding of the future of the nation,' maintaining her alignment with former presidential candidate Peter Obi, whom she initially joined the ADC to support.
- Beyond changing parties, the activist announced her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat as a member of the NDC in the general elections.
- Emphasizing her commitment, Yesufu declared, 'When I give my word, I keep it,' noting the move allows her to honor political promises regarding her support.
- She views Obi as the figure who 'today embodies the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that works,' positioning her within the NDC to pursue this vision.
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Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins senatorial race
Political and civil rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Yesufu disclosed this in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday. Daily Trust had reported that Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joined the NDC on Sunday, triggering a wave of defections from the ADC. In the statement the activist also declared her intent…
Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat
Human rights activist cum politician, Aisha Yesufu, has defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Sge announced her defection from declaring her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu disclosed this in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, saying her decision followed what she described as a deeper understanding of “the future…
Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins NDC, declares FCT senatorial bid
Activist Aisha Yesufu has announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where she has also declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu disclosed this in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, linking her decision to what she described as a clearer understanding of Nigeria’s future and he…
JUST IN: Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat
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Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins NDC, declares FCT senatorial ambition - Lagos Television
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), also announcing her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. In a statement shared on her X handle, she said her decision was driven by her continued political alignment with...
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