Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, also known as Binani, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, has denied any involvement in the bribery scandal that allegedly took place between the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Barrister Hudu Yunusa Ari, and the politician.

Binani emphasized that she is a committed democrat who would never try to undermine the democratic process.

In a statement, she said, "I wish to reiterate that I am a democrat, I have always been a committed democrat and will never do anything to subvert democratic process. I am not a do-or-die politician."

Binani also stated that the REC's alleged confession was made under duress, while he was being tortured at gunpoint by agents of the Adamawa State Governor and the Government House police team, along with their political thugs.

Yunusa announced Binani as the winner, even when the resumption of the collation of results scheduled for 11 am on Sunday, April 15, 2023, had yet to start. This was done by the REC and not the returning officer, as provided by the Electoral Act.

However, a viral video surfaced online, showing the REC, Yunusa confessing to receiving a ₦2 billion bribe to declare Binani as the winner of the election.

Binani, in a statement released on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, refuted the claims.

Ultimately, Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party was declared the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, after polling 430,861 votes to defeat Binani.

The bribery scandal has caused a stir in the state, with many calling for an investigation into the matter. The situation is still unfolding, and it is unclear what will happen in the coming days.