Breaking: Asihatu Binani Finally Dumps APC, Announces Next Party
- Aishatu Binani has officially dumped the APC and joined the ADC, signalling a major political shift in Adamawa state
- Her quiet defection came amid rising tensions within the APC and followed Atiku Abubakar’s reported move to the same party
- Binani’s move is being seen as a strategic step that could reshape the state’s political landscape leading into the 2027 elections
Adamawa state- Senator Aishatu Ahmed, popularly known as Binani, has officially parted ways with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Binani also declared her defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major political shift in Adamawa state.
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Binani, the APC’s 2023 governorship candidate in the state and former senator representing Adamawa Central, confirmed the move over the weekend in Yola, as reported by Vanguard.
According to her media aide, Maulud Usman, the decision was made in the presence of her loyal allies and supporters.
Binani defection: No formal announcement yet
Speaking to journalists, Usman clarified that the defection wasn’t initially planned as a public event.
“It wasn’t planned as an elaborate event, and there was no media invite, but the declaration has been made,” he stated.
He added that plans were underway to organise a formal ceremony to officially introduce her as a member of the ADC, as Daily Trust also reported.
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Timing of Binani defection raises political questions
Binani’s defection comes days after former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, also reportedly joined the ADC, stirring speculation about realignments ahead of 2027.
Her departure from the APC also followed reported rising internal tensions and what some political watchers described as frustrations over her treatment during and after the 2023 Nigerian elections.
Binani a major trailblazer in Adamawa politics
Binani made history in 2022 by defeating five male aspirants to clinch the APC governorship ticket, a rare feat in northern Nigerian politics.
Despite a spirited campaign, she narrowly lost to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the PDP in the general election.
Her latest move, analysts said, positioned the ADC as a new rallying point for disenchanted political heavyweights in the state.
What is the African Democratic Congress (ADC)?
Atiku, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others reportedly agreed to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027.
The ADC was established to serve as the primary coalition party to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria's 2027 elections.
In 2005, the ADC was founded. It was formerly known as the Alliance for Democratic Change. However, the party adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a name it claimed reflected its wider political vision and continental outlook.
Ganduje resigns as APC chairman
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje resigned from his position as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing health reasons and a need to focus on his well-being.
The veteran politician was appointed as the the ruling party's chairman in August 2023 following the resignation of former APC national chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, from North-Central zone.
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