Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC for NDC, Declares FCT Senatorial Bid

Prominent Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC party to join the NDC, announcing her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.

6 May, 16:03 — 6 May, 16:31

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Aisha Yesufu is a prominent Nigerian activist known for her role in the #BringBackOurGirls movement and her vocal stance on governance. Her entry into partisan politics and declaration for a senatorial seat could significantly impact the political landscape, particularly in the FCT, and potentially energize youth participation.

Key entitiesAisha Yesufu African Democratic Congress (ADC)National Democratic Congress (NDC)Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Peter Obi

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Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Aisha Yesufu has joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Aisha Yesufu has declared her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat
The senatorial bid is for the 2027 general elections

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Aisha Yesufu has dumped the ADC for the NDC

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JUST IN: Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat

Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu resigns from the ADC to join the NDC, declaring her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/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 bid

“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. The post Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins NDC, declares FCT senatorial bid appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: vanguard-ng · 6 May, 16:03|Full coverage: 2 · 28m|Window: 28m

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vanguard-ng6 May, 16:03First to report

Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins NDC, declares FCT senatorial bid

punch-ng6 May, 16:31Latest update

JUST IN: Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat

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Initial AnnouncementMay 6, 2026 afternoon

Aisha Yesufu publicly announced her resignation from ADC, joining NDC, and her FCT senatorial ambition.

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Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC for NDC, Declares FCT Senatorial Bid

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JUST IN: Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat

Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins NDC, declares FCT senatorial bid

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Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins NDC, declares FCT senatorial bid

JUST IN: Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat

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