Aslam Aliyu, described as an ally of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and previously active in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political camp in Zamfara State, resigns from the ADC and joins the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to her statement, Aliyu says she has reached her decision after reflecting on Nigeria’s political direction and on what she calls the opposition’s lack of a meaningful development blueprint or a viable national “rescue plan.” She argues the ADC mainly criticises the government without offering workable solutions. Aliyu also calls for political engagement to move beyond what she characterizes as “theatrical criticism,” urging Nigerians—particularly youths and women—to align with the Tinubu-led administration. She publicly expresses support for President Bola Tinubu and argues that the opposition cannot unseat him in the 2027 presidential election. APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda welcomes the defection, saying it strengthens the APC ranks and is consistent with the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” The reports also note Aliyu’s prior roles in mobilising support for Atiku’s 2027 bid, including leading the Project Atiku Abubakar (PAA) 2027.
Atiku ally Aslam Aliyu defects from ADC to APC ahead of 2027
Aslam Aliyu, described as an ally of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and previously active in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political camp in Zamfara State, resigns from the ADC and joins...
- Aslam Aliyu resigns from the ADC and defects to the APC.
- She says her move follows her view that the ADC lacks a concrete development blueprint or rescue plan.
- Aliyu states she supports President Bola Tinubu and urges youths and women to back the administration.
- APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda welcomes her defection and pledges support for the APC agenda.
- Aliyu is described as an ally of Atiku Abubakar and previously led Project Atiku Abubakar (PAA) 2027 and a Zamfara digital mobilisation group.
Aslam Aliyu, an ally of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in Zamfara state, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Aliyu said her decision followed a long reflection on Nigeria’s political direction and the capacity of the opposition to provide alternative governance. “For almost two decades, I worked tirelessly within the political camp of H.E Atiku Abubakar ADC Presidential Candidate 2027. Throughout that entire period, my loyalty never wavered,” the statement reads. “However, after almost two decades of dedicated engagement, it has become undeniably clear that the opposition lacks a meaningful development blueprint or a viable and sustainable national rescue plan.” The Zamfara-born politician accused ADC of having “no concrete plan for the country”, other than “to criticise the government without bringing a single viable solution to the table”. According to her, political culture must move past theatrical criticism and embrace measurable progress. Declaring her support for President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu urged Nigerians, especially youths and women, to align with the current administration, insisting that the opposition cannot unseat him in 2027. “I am a mother, calling on patriotic Nigerian youths, women, and forward-thinking opposition members to abandon counterproductive politics and join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” she said. “There is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa, as Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge as the winner of the presidential election come 2027, by the grace of Almighty Allah.” She added that her defection was driven by a desire to contribute more effectively to national development under a structured political platform. ‘YOU’VE MADE THE RIGHT SWITCH’ Welcoming her into the ruling party, Nentawe Yilwatda, APC national chairman, said Aliyu’s move was a strong addition to the party’s ranks. “Welcome to the All Progressives Congress, Gimbiya Dr Aslam Aliyu. You have made the right switch to join millions of other Progressives across Nigeria in furthering the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We are proud to have you in our folds,” Yilwatda wrote in a post shared on X on Monday. Aliyu was previously the leader of the Project Atiku Abubakar (PAA) 2027 and Zamfara Top 10, a forum of digital media stakeholders and online mobilisers that promoted the ADC’s presidential candidate’s ambition. In July 2025, the former vice-president described Aliyu as a “top Zamfara politician” during a meeting with her team, noting her group’s role in past electoral engagements and opposition mobilisation efforts.
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