Former Adamawa State Governor and serving senator Muhammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow has formally re-registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his ward in Mubi, the commercial hub of Adamawa State, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The re-registration exercise was conducted in the presence of Mubi ward APC Chairman, Alhaji Ahmadu Guruja, and was attended by a large gathering of supporters, family members, friends, and political associates who turned out to mark the occasion, as reported by Daily Trust.
Bindow's Consultations and Return to APC
Bindow said his return followed extensive consultations with his political associates and confidants, and was consistent with his long-standing commitment to party discipline. He told those gathered that he had been careful throughout his time away from the APC to avoid any conduct that could be interpreted as anti-party activity.
The former governor disclosed that he held discussions with Vice President Kashim Shettima, whom he described as a brother and confidant, before finalising his decision. He also recounted a recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, calling it "a pleasant and memorable one" and noting that the President expressed happiness at his return to the fold.
Bindow added that several former colleagues, aides, and supporters had repeatedly urged him to come back to the APC and continue his political work under the party's platform.
Endorsement of APC Candidates for 2027
At the event, Bindow threw his weight behind all APC candidates for the 2027 elections, specifically urging voters to support President Tinubu at the federal level and Ahmad Tijjani Galadima in the Adamawa governorship race.
He was clear that personal ambition played no part in his return. "I am back to the APC not to divide, but to contribute; not to fight, but to build; and above all, to work with the party and its candidates toward victory," Bindow said.
Political Context and Previous ADC Bid
Bindow had previously been seeking a second term as governor under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before he withdrew from that governorship race in May 2026.
Recall that 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.
