Binani defects from ADC to NDC in fresh political move

Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani and the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The latest political switch was announced on Friday, marking another significant shift in her political journey.

Binani’s defection comes just nine months after she exited the APC for the ADC, highlighting ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Binani received her NDC membership card at a ceremony where Seriake Dickson, the party’s national leader, welcomed her and announced her as the head of the NDC in Adamawa, pending internal democratic processes.

Speaking at the event, the former governorship candidate said she was drawn to the NDC after a careful study of its constitution.

According to her, the NDC constitution demonstrates “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.”

Binani said she was encouraged by her supporters to move to the NDC.

“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, loyalists had already built significant inroads into the NDC before her formal declaration, resulting in 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.