Breaking: Bindow Withdraws From ADC Governorship Race in Adamawa

Former Governor of Adamawa State, Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla (Bindow), has reportedly stepped down from the race for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship ticket in Adamawa State, ahead of the party’s internal primaries.

Sources within the state’s ADC political structure indicate that Bindow’s decision is part of ongoing realignments within the party, which has been experiencing internal competition among key aspirants ahead of the 2027 election cycle. The former governor had been listed among the top contenders for the ADC governorship ticket in Adamawa alongside other major political figures.

Bindow, who governed Adamawa between 2015 and 2019, had previously joined the ADC after leaving the APC and was expected to be one of the party’s strongest contenders in the state. His withdrawal is seen as a significant shift in the race, potentially reshaping the dynamics of the party’s governorship primaries.

Although no official statement has been released detailing the reasons for his exit, party insiders suggest the move may be linked to internal consensus-building efforts and strategic political negotiations within the ADC.

The development comes amid growing political activity in Adamawa, where major parties are intensifying preparations ahead of the next general elections.