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The Digest:

Aisha Yesufu, renowned for her role in the #BringBackOurGirls and #EndSARS movements, has announced she will become a "card-carrying member" of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the first political party she will ever join.

Key Points:
  • Yesufu stated, “I have never been a card-carrying member of any political party, but I will be a card-carrying member of the ADC.”
  • Her decision aligns with the ADC's consolidation as the main opposition coalition platform for the 2027 elections.
  • The coalition has recently attracted defections from Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe.
  • Yesufu has been involved with the ADC since mid-2025, advocating for greater inclusion of women and youth.
  • She has previously maintained independence, denying Labour Party membership despite supporting its 2023 campaign.
  • Analysts see her move as a major boost for the ADC's grassroots mobilization and credibility among younger voters.
  • Her formal membership is expected to be finalized in the coming days, deepening the coalition's structure.
This historic move by a pivotal civil society figure signals a strategic merger of activist energy with organized political machinery, aiming to reshape the opposition ahead of 2027.

Sources: Arise TV

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