Aslam Aliyu, a longtime political ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Zamfara State, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). She said the opposition lacks a “meaningful development blueprint” and declared her support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
A prominent ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a decision driven by her desire to contribute to national development under the Tinubu administration.
Aslam Aliyu announced her resignation from the opposition party in a statement released in Abuja, ending nearly two decades of political association with Atiku.
Aliyu said her decision followed what she described as a careful assessment of Nigeria’s political direction and the capacity of opposition parties to provide credible alternative leadership.
According to her, after years of political involvement, she concluded that the ADC “has no concrete plan for the country” beyond criticising the government.
She argued that Nigeria’s political culture should move beyond opposition for its own sake and focus instead on practical solutions and measurable progress. She also declared that she believes President Bola Tinubu will secure another term in office in the 2027 presidential election.
Before her defection, Aliyu served as a leading supporter of Atiku Abubakar’s political movement in Zamfara State and was associated with mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections.
Her departure adds to a series of political realignments taking place across the country as parties continue to reposition themselves ahead of the next general election.
Welcoming Aliyu into the APC, the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, described her defection as a significant addition to the ruling party and said she had made “the right switch.”
Aliyu, on her part, called on youths, women and other opposition members to join the APC, insisting that her decision was motivated by what she described as the need to participate more effectively in national development.
Aliyu’s defection represents another notable political development ahead of the 2027 elections, underscoring the fluid nature of Nigeria’s political landscape. With parties continuing to gain and lose influential figures, analysts expect more defections and strategic alliances in the months leading to the polls.