Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The move, announced on Friday, comes exactly nine months
after she left the APC for the ADC.
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.
She expressed gratitude to the NDC’s national working
committee (NWC) for the warm reception and called for “fairness, equity,
justice, transparency, and, most importantly, the strengthening of internal
democracy” within the party.
While welcoming Binani and her supporters, Dickson,
described the party as an inclusive platform ready to accommodate new entrants
and expand its base.
“This party is open, inclusive, and ready to harness your
energy, ideas, and strength. My dear sister, once again, you are welcome,” the
former governor of Bayelsa 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.”
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