Adamawa APC Guber Candidate Aisha Binani Joins Atiku in ADC
Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2023 Adamawa State election, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Popularly known as “Mama Adamawa,” Binani’s defection was accompanied by thousands of her loyal supporters, with the news confirmed through multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter).
The move comes amid intensifying speculation about a coalition of opposition figures — including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar — aligning to challenge the dominance of the ruling APC. Binani’s entry into the ADC is seen as a strategic win for the party, which has been quietly building momentum as a credible third force.
Although Senator Binani has not yet publicly disclosed her reasons for leaving the APC, political analysts cite frustrations with the party’s internal structures and unresolved strategic disagreements following the controversial conduct of the 2023 governorship election in Adamawa.
Her defection has ignited a wave of reactions across Nigeria’s political spectrum, with many observers seeing it as a potential game-changer for opposition dynamics in the North-East and beyond.
Details of her next steps within the ADC are expected in the coming weeks, as political realignments continue to shape the road to 2027.
