2027 Elections: Former Governor Speaks on Defecting to APC
- Senator Bindow received a visit from former Deputy Governor Babale, discussing a return to the APC
- Babale appealed for Senator Bindow's return to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections
- Bindow remains non-committal about his future political decisions amid party speculation
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Yola, Adamawa State - Former Adamawa State Governor, Senator Muhammadu Jibrilla Bindow, has reacted to an appeal to return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
Former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Martins Nasir Babale, appealed to Senator Bindow to consider returning to the APC.
Source: Twitter
Babale made the appeal during his courtesy visit to Senator Bindow’s office in Abuja.
Bindow expressed appreciation for the visit and thanked his former deputy for the concern, goodwill, and confidence demonstrated towards him.
The New Media Aide to Bindow, Shamsudeen Ibrahim, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Ibrahim said Senator Bindow, however, did not make a comment on his future political decisions.
“Former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency Martins Nasir Babale, today paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Senator Mohammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow, at his office in Abuja.
“During the meeting, the former Deputy Governor appealed to Senator Bindow to consider returning to the APC. His Excellency expressed appreciation for the visit and thanked his former deputy for the concern, goodwill, and confidence demonstrated towards him.
“Senator Bindow, however, did not make any comment regarding his current political position or future political decisions.”
This comes amid reports that Senator Bindom has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and rejoined the ruling APC.
According to TVC News, Bindow earlier withdrew from the 2027 governorship contest under the ADC platform.
The former governor said his withdrawal was based on personal reasons after what he described as deep reflection and careful consideration.
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