Former Ganduje Aide Salihu Yakasai Resigns from APC to Join African Democratic Congress Coalition

Former Kano media aide Salihu Yakasai resigns from the APC, joining the ADC coalition following extensive consultations with political allies.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 23, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from PoliticsNGR

A Strategic Departure from the Ruling Party

The political landscape in Northern Nigeria has experienced a notable shift following the formal resignation of Salihu Yakasai from the All Progressives Congress. Yakasai, who rose to prominence as a key media strategist for former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, announced his departure on Monday, March 23, marking the end of his long standing affiliation with the ruling party. This move is viewed by many as a calculated exit from the APC structure as internal realignments begin to take shape across the federation in anticipation of upcoming electoral windows.

The Transition to the African Democratic Congress

Following his resignation, Yakasai confirmed his immediate integration into the African Democratic Congress, a party increasingly positioned as a viable coalition alternative in Nigerian politics. The former aide revealed that his decision was finalized through his personal social media channels, where he noted that his registration with the ADC is now complete. According to Yakasai, this transition represents a "new direction" for his political career, one that was reached after deep deliberation with his core support network and long term political associates who have worked closely with him over several years.

Consultative Roots of the Political Realignment

The defection was not a solitary act but the result of a broad consultative process involving Yakasai’s family, friends, and political allies. By framing the move as a collective resolution, Yakasai suggests that a significant portion of his local support base may also be shifting their loyalties away from the APC. This consultative approach is a common tactic in Nigerian politics used to demonstrate that a candidate’s move is backed by a solid constituency, rather than being an impulsive individual decision, thereby strengthening his bargaining power within the new party hierarchy.