AY Idris Joins ADC, Unveils Senate Ambition, Preaches Unity Across Adamawa South

Ganye, Adamawa State | February 27 — History came knocking in Ganye on Thursday as Hon. Abdulkadir Idiris AY formally received his membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a decisive political move that has ignited fresh conversations across the Adamawa Southern Zone.
The colourful yet symbolic event, which took place at his residence in Ganye, marked more than a party defection—it signalled the official entry of a seasoned grassroots politician into the race for the Nigerian Senate, popularly known as the Red Chamber.

Speaking to supporters, community leaders, and well-wishers, AY Idris struck a unifying tone that resonated strongly across religious and ethnic lines.
“There are no religious differences among us. We are one people, one community, one Adamawa Southern Zone. Our strength is in our unity, our diversity, and our shared future,” he declared, drawing applause from the gathering.

At 62, Hon. AY Idris enters the senatorial contest not with fleeting excitement, but with what allies describe as strength, stability, and seasoned judgment. Backed by decades of public service and deep-rooted grassroots engagement, supporters say he remains mentally sharp, physically strong, and firmly connected to the everyday realities of his people.

Observers note that his ambition is driven by a long-held conviction that Adamawa South deserves louder, bolder, and more effective representation at the national level. Close associates reveal that AY Idris has closely studied how proactive senators from other zones have attracted critical infrastructure, empowerment programmes, and strong legislative interventions—results he believes Adamawa South can replicate with focused and people-centred leadership.

Thursday’s event was widely described as more than a political ceremony. To many residents, it represented a promise—a pledge to represent every voice, every faith, and every family with fairness, equity, and unwavering dedication.
As the 2027 political landscape begins to take shape, AY Idris’ entry into the ADC and his message of unity, inclusion, and purposeful representation have positioned him as a contender to watch—one whose campaign narrative is already echoing across communities in Adamawa South.
From Ganye to the Red Chamber, the journey has begun.