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APC in Disarray as Binani’s Defection to ADC Rewrites the Political Equation in Adamawa.

APC in Disarray as Binani’s Defection to ADC Rewrites the Political Equation in Adamawa.

By: Umar Aliyu 

The political landscape in Adamawa State has witnessed a seismic shift following the recent and unexpected move by Distinguished Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani to the fast-rising coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The All Progressives Congress (APC), once the commanding force in the state, now appears to be grappling with a significant identity and credibility crisis — a crisis that may prove irreversible as 2027 approaches.

Binani’s departure is far more than a routine political migration. She is not just another defector; she is a political institution in her own right. Her name resonates in all 21 local government areas of Adamawa State, cutting across gender, generational, and ethnic lines. Her political strength lies not only in her credentials and legislative achievements but in her grassroots connection and unmatched followership a rare commodity in today’s transactional politics.

What makes this move even more threatening to the APC’s 2027 ambitions is the strategic alignment of powerful forces now rallying under the ADC umbrella. The Baba Mai Mangoro factor, long considered a kingmaker and silent influencer in Adamawa politics, is already reportedly leaning towards the new movement. The Waziri factor, deeply rooted in traditional structures and known for mobilizing opinion among the elites and rural population alike, adds another weighty layer.

Former Governor Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, with his own loyal bloc of supporters, is rumored to be warming up to the ADC signaling what could become a full-force coalition. The inclusion of Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, adds federal relevance and experience to the platform. Add Senator Elisha Abbo’s fiery youth-driven momentum to the mix, and what emerges is a political tsunami.

This coalition is more than symbolic; it represents a strategic convergence of political capital, grassroots loyalty, and reformist momentum. Unlike traditional parties whose primary preoccupation revolves around power retention, ADC with this emerging power bloc is fast presenting itself as a people-centric movement. The power calculus has changed, and the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa will no longer be a battle of parties but of personalities, principles, and public trust.

APC’s internal divisions, growing disenchantment among party faithfuls, and a failure to accommodate rising stars like Binani are clear indicators that the party has lost its grip on Adamawa’s pulse. With this new coalition, it is no longer a question of whether ADC can compete — it is a question of how long before they take over.

If this movement maintains its momentum and avoids internal sabotage, the handwriting on the wall is clear: ADC is on the march, and 2027 might just be their year. The APC, once formidable in Adamawa, is now looking increasingly like a house without a roof and the political rain is already falling.


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