Defection: ‘Aslam Aliyu was not our registered member’ — Zamfara ADC

The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reacted to the defection of Dr Aslam Aliyu to the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying she was not a duly registered member of the party in the state.

Aliyu, an ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had announced her resignation from the ADC, saying the party lacked a concrete plan to address Nigeria’s challenges.

However, in a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Abdulhakeem Umar, the ADC said its records showed that Aliyu neither possessed a valid membership card nor was she formally registered as a member in Zamfara State.

The party maintained that her defection would not affect its leadership, structure or operations in the state.

According to the statement, the ADC remains committed to working with loyal and duly registered members who share its vision and are prepared to contribute to the party’s growth.

It also stated that anyone not committed to the party’s constitution, ideals and objectives was free to leave.

“We also wish to make it clear that any other person who is not genuinely committed to the ideals, Constitution, and objectives of the ADC is free to follow the same path. 

Our focus is on building a disciplined, united, and principled political party with members who are dedicated to its progress.