By Editor
Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), shifting significant political influence in the state to President Bola Tinubu’s party.
Governor Fintiri announced his decision in a statewide broadcast on Friday.
He also revealed that he did not defect alone. All members of his cabinet, lawmakers, and other officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state moved with him to the APC, further strengthening the party’s presence and dominance in Adamawa.
Governor Fintiri stated that he defected in the “developmental interest” of the people of Adamawa State.
With the presidential election less than a year away, Fintiri’s defection is seen as a significant setback for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. His current political platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has limited grassroots structure in the state.
Political observers say the development may compel Atiku to reassess his strategy, as the APC’s growing strength in Adamawa reshapes the state’s political landscape.