ABUJA – Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that significantly alters the political landscape of the state.
In a statewide broadcast on Friday, the governor announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he was joined by his entire cabinet and all state PDP executives.
Governor Fintiri framed his decision as being in the best interest of the state’s development, though he did not elaborate on the specific reasons for the switch.
“This action is for the developmental interest of the people of Adamawa State,” the governor said during his address.
The mass defection comes just days after a major shake-up in the State House of Assembly, where 14 lawmakers and the Speaker resigned from the PDP. While the timing suggests a coordinated political realignment, it remains unclear whether the legislative resignations were a precursor to the governor’s move or an independent development.
Further details on the political implications of the defection are expected in the coming days.