Aisha Dahiru Binani: Quick Facts about Adamawa's APC Candidate Controversially Declared Governor-Elect

Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Sunday, April 16, was declared the winner of the Adamawa governorship election under controversial circumstances.

Binani was declared the winner on Sunday morning by Prof Hudu Yunus Ari, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa.

However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has nullified the declaration made by the REC.

Adamawa: Quick facts about Aisha Binani, first female governor-elect

1. Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani is a politician, businesswoman, and founder of Binani Group, which houses Binani Printing Press and Binani Air, among others.
2. She obtained her Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southampton. She was a member of the green chambers representing the Yola North/Yola South/Girei federal constituency.
3. As the Senator Representing Adamawa Central and APC Gubernatorial Candidate, She is known for her diligence and humility. I have been around her on several occasions, and you will hardly even feel like you are in the presence of a public figure.
4. Her philanthropic activities in her home state of Adamawa State are well documented, making her a beloved figure.
5. Senator Binani won her Senatorial Seat in 2019 against all odds. She's poised to become the first elected female Governor in not only the North but in the whole of Nigeria, a feat that will undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration and make her a beacon of hope not only to Northern Women but to women in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
6. Binani Binani defeated six male candidates, including Nuhu Ribadu, pioneer chairman of the EFCC, to clinch the APC governorship ticket in Adamawa state.
7. Binani is one of the seven female senators in the 9th Assembly, representing the Adamawa Central senatorial district.
8. Binani was a former member of the PDP representing the Yola North/Yola South/Girei constituency in the House of Representatives during the 7th assembly.
9. If Binani wins the Adamawa guber poll, she will be the first ELECTED female governor in Nigeria.

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INEC declares winner of Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency

In another report, the nation's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party has recorded a major win in Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal's domain.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abdusamad Dasuki, as the winner of Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency in Sokoto State.

Announcing the results on Sunday morning, April 16, the returning officer, Professor Abubakar Sidiq Muhammed, said the PDP candidate scored a total number of 47,317 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Kokani Bala Kebbe of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who garnered 34,282 votes.

Aisha Dahiru Binani and other northern women breaking barriers in Nigeria’s male-dominated political landscape

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That men have historically dominated the Nigerian political scene is not in doubt, with its attendant and ongoing advocacy by pro-women groups for a better deal in political and governmental affairs.

Despite these obstacles, exceptional women have stood tall, shattering boundaries to assert their pedigree.

These women have proven themselves intellectually and politically astute, with their achievements resulting from hard work and grace.

Source: Legit.ng