Binani Defects from ADC to NDC in Abuja

Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani and a former governorship candidate in Adamawa State, formally defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress on Friday in Abuja. The move, which she attributed to the collective decision of her supporters and the NDC's commitment to policy-driven governance, marks her latest shift ahead of the 2027 elections.

Binani, who represented Adamawa Central Senatorial District in the ninth National Assembly, said she reached the decision after studying the NDC's constitution, which she described as reflecting strong principles of structured governance and internal democracy. Addressing potential criticism over her recent party changes, she stated, "Some may point out that just eight or nine months ago, I was in another party. Let me say clearly I will never condemn where I came from. Politics is dynamic and often local in nature, and decisions are made based on prevailing realities."

She emphasized that her supporters initiated the transition, having already joined the NDC and built a significant presence in Adamawa State, which now has one of the highest numbers of registered party members. "Politics is...