PRESS STATEMENT
I, Senator Muhammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow, former Governor of Adamawa State, hereby formally announce my voluntary decision to step down from the contest for the gubernatorial ticket under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
This decision has been made after deep personal reflection and careful consideration, and it is based entirely on personal grounds.
While I may be stepping aside from the gubernatorial race, I want to state clearly and unequivocally that my commitment, loyalty, and dedication to the ideals, leadership, and collective aspirations of the ADC remain firm and unwavering.
I remain fully committed to the party, its leaders, stakeholders, and members across all levels, and I will continue to support every genuine effort aimed at strengthening our party and advancing its vision for a better Adamawa State and a greater Nigeria.
I sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support, encouragement, prayers, and confidence reposed in me by my supporters, political associates, and the good people of Adamawa State throughout this journey. Your belief in our shared vision has been both humbling and inspiring.
Politics is ultimately about service, sacrifice, and putting the collective interest above personal ambition. I have taken this decision in that spirit, with the hope that it will further strengthen our unity and consolidate our shared purpose as a political family.
I urge all my supporters and well-wishers to remain calm, steadfast, and fully committed to the success of our great party.
May God continue to bless Adamawa State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Signed:
His Excellency, Senator Muhammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow
Former Governor, Adamawa State
Sardaunan Mubi
@DrJoeAbah@EzeasorIje Sir, it will be worse under the state government. Just imagine the Hisbah police in Kano and the Agunechemba in Anambra State metamorphosing into state police.
@JohnFanimokun@BabajideOtitoju is just a lousy hypocrite. A few weeks ago, this government through the Minister of Defence justified the bombing of civilians in Jilli Market killing up to 200 people. Just listen to what his saying now
@Omojuwa What do we expect. Their Lagos chapters had always been in disarray since 1999 starting when the President was a governor. Even at a point a seemingly strong contestant from PDP in Lagos was assassinated.
The contradictions are too loud to ignore. Drug links, the spared assets, and the current alliance with Abacha's inner circle suggest a different reality.
Was he ever truly a freedom fighter? Or was he a sophisticated double agent, playing both sides of the bridge?
#NADECO
NADECO MAN: Heroism or Deception? 🇳🇬🧵
The history books tell us he was the financier of the resistance, the man who stared down Abacha from exile. But as the shadows of the past clear, a much darker narrative emerges. It’s time to talk about the "NADECO Man."
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Then there is the mystery of the "Untouchable Assets."
When Abacha struck, he struck hard. NADECO leaders saw their homes burned, their businesses seized, and their lives taken. Curiously, his assets remained pristine and unbothered. Why was he the only one spared?
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While he was bankrolling the pro-democracy struggle, his name was quietly surfacing in international narcotics investigations.
Was the "war chest" for Nigeria’s freedom actually built on the back of a global drug network? The timeline tell a chilling story.
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How does a man "risked everything" to topple a dictator now form a "Alliance" with the very people who fueled that regime?
Now shoulder-to-shoulder with Abacha’s primary bagman and the Chigoury brothers. If they were the villains then, why are they his closest allies now?
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@Mr_JAGs Transforming a personal critique into a broader ethnic or tribal grievance is a dangerous form of escalation. It’s important to communicate without using suggestive falsehoods that could incite unrest. One would think by now, you should be seeing things from a bigger prism.
@InibeheEffiong In Lagos, the opposition wasn't just defeated at the polls—it was rendered nonexistent. This was achieved through a deliberate strategy that many are failing to recognize it's repeat at the national level.
The shame isn’t in the poverty; it’s in the leadership that prioritizes itself over the people. We have to move from a culture of "coping" to a culture of accountability.
Charity is a bridge, but good governance is the destination.
Call to Growth
Mixed feelings today.
Deeply moved by the church's impact in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. But as an African, it stings. We have enough resources to be the ones providing the aid, not just receiving it.