Binani Defends Move From ADC To NDC

A former governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Sen Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, has explained her decision to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Binani, who represented Adamawa Central Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly attributed the move to the collective will of her supporters and her alignment with the party’s ideals of structured, policy-driven governance.

Speaking during her formal reception into the  party by the national leader, Sen Seriake Dickson, she said her decision followed a careful study of the NDC’s constitution.

“The constitution of the NDC which reflects a strong commitment to governance anchored on clear policies and internal democracy,” she said.

She dismissed criticisms surrounding her recent political movements, noting that politics is dynamic and often shaped by prevailing circumstances.

“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 stated.

Binani said she holds no resentment toward her former political platform, emphasising that her decisions have always been guided by the interests of her supporters.

She revealed that her supporters played a decisive role in her defection, stating that many had already joined the NDC and established a strong presence in Adamawa before she formally made the move.

“Politics is not a one-man journey. It is the people who drive the process and sustain it. Everything I have achieved is because of their support,” she said.

Binani expressed gratitude to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the NDC for welcoming her and pledged to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the party at both state and national levels.

He added that the state government would continue to strengthen the capacity of security forces to ensure that criminal elements are denied safe haven in Katsina State.

She stressed the need for fairness, equity, justice, transparency, and strengthened internal democracy as key principles for the party’s success.

In his remarks, Dickson called on Nigerian women and youths to join the NDC, describing them as the backbone of the nation’s democracy.