The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, has moved from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The defection, announced on Friday, comes nine months after her earlier exit from the APC to join the ADC.
Binani was presented with her NDC membership card at a ceremony where Seriake Dickson, the party’s national leader, welcomed her and named her as the head of the NDC in Adamawa, pending the completion of internal processes.
Addressing attendees, she said her decision to join the NDC followed a careful review of its constitution, which she noted reflects “a strong commitment to structured, policy-driven governance.”
“Some may point out that just nine months ago, I was at another party. Let me say clearly that I will never condemn where I came from,” she said.
“Politics is dynamic and often local in nature, and decisions are made based on prevailing realities.”
She explained that the move was largely influenced by her supporters, who encouraged her to make the switch.
“About nine months ago, we collectively made the decision to join our former party. But over time, for reasons best known to them, my supporters felt it was necessary to move on. They took the initiative and urged me to join the NDC,” she said.
According to her, her supporters had already established a strong presence in the NDC before her formal move, contributing to Adamawa recording the highest number of registered members in the party.
“I always say that no individual can succeed in politics alone. It is the supporters who drive the process, build the foundation, and sustain the journey,” she added.
She also thanked the party’s national working committee for the reception and called for “fairness, equity, justice, transparency, and, most importantly, the strengthening of internal democracy” within the party.
Welcoming her, Dickson described the NDC as an open and inclusive platform willing to embrace new members and expand its reach.
“This party is open, inclusive, and ready to harness your energy, ideas, and strength. My dear sister, once again, you are welcome,” he said.
“As the chairman has rightly said, the flag of leadership of the NDC in Adamawa has now been handed over to you.
“We are confident that when the party’s democratic processes are concluded, we will gather again in Adamawa to formally engage with the good people of the state and to continue building this movement together.”