In a significant political shift, Aishatu Binani, who stood as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa State during the 2023 elections, has officially moved to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement came on a Friday in Adamawa, marking yet another change in her party affiliation.
This move follows her departure from the APC in July 2025, when she joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid tensions with the state APC leadership. However, her stay in the ADC proved turbulent. By April 2026, internal conflicts over party congresses led to the resignation of a faction loyal to Binani from the ADC, signaling deep divisions.
Binani’s latest defection underscores the fluid political landscape as the 2027 elections approach. Her switch to the NDC is seen as a strategic realignment, though details of her future political ambitions remain unconfirmed. The NDC has yet to issue an official statement welcoming her, but sources within the party suggest she may play a key role in their 2027 campaign.