Atiku meets Aishatu Binani in Abuja

In a move that has set the political landscape abuzz, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday paid an unexpected visit to Aishatu Dahiru, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State during the 2023 elections.

The private meeting took place at her residence in Abuja, marking their first known direct engagement since the last general elections.

The visit has sparked widespread speculation, with analysts suggesting it could signal potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. During the 2023 polls, Atiku, a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), actively supported the incumbent Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

However, his recent meeting with Aishatu Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, has raised questions about whether he is considering backing her in the next governorship race.

Given Atiku’s strong influence in Adamawa politics, any candidate he endorses is expected to have a significant advantage.

Political observers are keenly watching for further developments, as the meeting hints at possible strategic moves leading up to 2027.