2027 Election: APC Chieftain Yakasai Resigns, Joins ADC
- Salihu Tanko Yakasai left the APC and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections
- Yakasai announced the decision after consultations with family, friends, and political associates
- He encouraged others to join the opposition party, noting that the ADC membership registration is available online
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Kano, Kano state - Ahead of the 2027 elections, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, popularly known as Dawisu and the Kano state Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate in 2023, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Yakasai, a former aide to Abdullahi Ganduje, a one-time APC national chairman, announced on Monday, March 23, 2026, that he has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The new ADC member recently transmogrified into a government critic.
Source: Twitter
Yakasai exits APC, teams up with ADC
Yakasai posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, sharing his resignation letter along with his ADC membership card:
“Following extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates we have worked closely with over time, we have resolved to move to the ADC as part of a new direction.
“I have accordingly tendered my resignation from the APC and completed my registration with our new party, the ADC.
“Those who are interested in joining the ADC can conveniently register using their phones via this link: adcregistration.ng. Your membership card will be issued shortly after.
“We pray that Allah, in His mercy, makes this decision a good one, grants the ADC the opportunity to form government at all levels, and make it beneficial for all Nigerians. Ameen.”
Read his X post below:
Netizens react as Yakasai joins ADC
Meanwhile, several internet users have shared their thoughts after learning of Yakasai's political switch.
Legit.ng captured some comments below:
@Munnirsanda wrote on X:
"Congratulations for the freedom. I never knew you have such calculations before when you were with Baba G. I dropped many bad words before you leave (sic) APC. I started realising you’re indeed a good man."
Kingsley Chinedu wrote on X:
"You've made a very good decision to join the ADC. Wishing you all the best with this new direction. A New Nigeria Is Possible."
@ugochuks345 commented:
"Let's do it once again. The path to our victory will be rough and daunting, regardless, we will walk it to the end. By God's permission, we will get the crown."
Source: Twitter
@Ola_mMuritala said:
"Long overdue. It’s now clear your criticism of the administration isn’t genuinely motivated. It’s driven by party affiliation, especially since you weren’t given a position in APC. Well, all the best to you."
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Ex-senator Nyako returns to APC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Abdulaziz Nyako, a former senator, defected from ADC to the APC.
Nyako, who represented Adamawa central from 2015 to 2019, announced his return to the APC during a visit by Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, to his residence in Yola, the state capital.
Fintiri described Nyako as a “formidable figure” who would strengthen the APC in the state.
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