JUST IN: Aisha Yesufu defects from ADC to NDC, declares bid for FCT Senate seat

Activisit Aisha Yesufu has announced her defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Yesufu, who is originally from Edo state, also declared her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.

The activist-turned-politician announced the move on Wednesday as her declaration is expected to reshape the contest for the FCT senate seat ahead of the elections.

Potential contenders in the race include Senator Ireti Kingibe, incumbent lawmaker representing the FCT, and Philip Aduda, former senator, who is reportedly backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

Yesufu is also believed to enjoy the support of former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, who recently defected to the NDC. 

Mojeed Oladipupo

Mojeed Oladipupo is an experienced journalist, political editor, and senior correspondent with over a decade of experience in news reporting, political journalism, research, writing, and editing. He has held senior editorial roles at TheCable, and previously worked as a Political Editor at Politics Nigeria and a Senior Correspondent at Legit.ng. Over the course of his career, Mojeed has covered politics and a wide range of national issues, producing accurate, balanced, and engaging stories for digital audiences. He has also contributed to international and lifestyle publications, including FunTimes Magazine and Amaka Studio. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Election and Political Party Management from the University of Benin and a background in journalism, public relations, and communication, he brings strong research, editorial, communication, and leadership skills to his work.

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