In the political sphere of Adamawa, Ribadu asserts that Atiku, Binani, Bindow, and other notable figures hold little relevance to the power game.
In the political landscape of Adamawa State, a significant shift is underway as both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) experience defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This dynamic change has positioned the ADC as a major contender in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Key APC figures, such as Senator Aishatu Ahmed (Binani), former Governor Jibrilla Bindow, and Senator Ishaku Abbo, have joined the ADC, along with Senator Abdulazeez Nyako, who returned to the ADC from the APC. These defections have consolidated a significant portion of the state's political heavyweights within the ADC, making it a formidable force expected to dominate the upcoming elections [1].
The ADC leadership is emphasizing fairness and inclusiveness to prevent internal rifts among these new entrants [1]. In contrast, the APC in Adamawa is grappling with internal challenges but maintains that effective governance and grassroots support are more critical than traditional political names [3].
Mustapha Ribadu, the APC's Adamawa chapter's organizing secretary, downplayed the significance of defections, noting that some prominent PDP figures, including Atiku Abubakar, have left their party, yet affiliates remain in the PDP. Ribadu also highlighted that factions and disagreements within the APC are manageable [3].
The PDP appears relatively stable, with most of its state executives remaining despite a few defections to the ADC. The defectors from the PDP to the ADC include only a small number of local officials, suggesting that the PDP still maintains a considerable grassroots structure within Adamawa [5].
This volatile and competitive political environment heading toward the 2027 elections in Adamawa State presents a three-way competitive dynamic. The ADC may emerge as the critical new contender between the established APC and PDP [1][3][5].
References:
[1] Premium Times. (2023). Major defections rock Adamawa APC, ADC emerges as major battleground for political ambitions. [online] Available at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/515012-major-defections-rock-adamawa-apc-adc-emerges-as-major-battleground-for-political-ambitions.html
[3] Vanguard. (2023). APC's Adamawa chapter's organizing secretary, Mustapha Ribadu, downplays significance of defections. [online] Available at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/apcs-adamawa-chapter-s-organizing-secretary-mustapha-ribadu-downplays-significance-of-defections/
[5] The Cable. (2023). PDP appears relatively stable with most of its state executives remaining despite a few defections to ADC. [online] Available at: https://www.thecable.ng/pdp-appears-relatively-stable-with-most-of-its-state-executives-remaining-despite-a-few-defections-to-adc
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