Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has left the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
She announced the development in a statement posted on her 𝕏 handle on Wednesday, it was reported.
The decision was informed by her loyalty to presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, she said.
She also announced her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT’s) senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
“The future of this country will be decided in the next couple of days,” she wrote. That is why I left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to follow the leadership of HE Peter Obi who today epitomizes the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that Works.”
She said that her initial support for Obi made her join the ADC, adding that her move to the NDC was an extension of the support.
When I say I’ll do something, I do it. My first choice was to support HE Peter Obi, which led me to the ADC. “I am joining the NDC to continue to honour the promise,” she said.
Yesufu added that she would not only be joining the NDC but would also be contesting the FCT senatorial seat under the party.
“This time I am going into the NDC not as a member but as one contesting for the FCT Senatorial seat.
She also said she had fulfilled her obligations with the ADC and made a what she described as a “clean transition” and expressed appreciation to party members.
“I was fortunate to work with great and wonderful people who had a goal of a better country. “I am grateful to have been able to serve as sub-committee chair, deputy committee chair and secretary at various levels,” she said.
The experience had been “invaluable,” she said, thanking colleagues for their support and cooperation.
