From Joseph Asegba, Yola
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic decision aimed at securing long-term stability, development, and prosperity for the state.
The governor’s defection was accompanied by twenty-two commissioners who aligned with him in the political shift, signaling a collective move by the state executive.
In a statewide broadcast, Fintiri recalled the overwhelming electoral mandates given to his administration in 2019 and 2023, noting that the people’s support placed a moral responsibility on the government to remain committed to its social contract.
He highlighted achievements under his leadership, citing improvements in security, construction of roads, schools, hospitals, housing, and markets, as well as interventions in education, water, and electricity supply. Fintiri also emphasized youth and women empowerment programmes and the creation of new chiefdoms, emirates, and districts as part of efforts to foster inclusion and development.
“After wide consultations with a large spectrum of our people, we have resolved to politically align Adamawa State with the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the governor said, stressing that the decision was guided by consultation, legality, and the long-term interests of the state.
He added that the alignment would enable Adamawa State to effectively support and leverage the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in areas of social welfare, infrastructure, housing, and inclusive economic development.
The governor was quick to clarify that his departure from the PDP was not driven by personal ambition or convenience, but by an overriding commitment to the state’s future. “This is about what is best for Adamawa State and its people,” he said.
Fintiri assured citizens that the move into the APC would be collective, involving structures across the state’s 226 wards and 21 local government areas, including both elected and appointed officials.
He called on supporters to register massively with the APC and prepare for what he described as a “guaranteed future” for Adamawa State. “This alignment is an act of political sagacity. It returns our state to mainstream national politics and opens up greater opportunities for growth and active participation in the Nigerian project,” he said.
The governor also reiterated his commitment to continue building infrastructure, expanding educational and healthcare facilities, empowering youths and women, creating employment opportunities, and providing scholarships and bursaries for indigent and international students.
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Alloyciious Baba Doke, speaking on behalf of the twenty-two commissioners who defected alongside the governor, declared their loyalty to Fintiri and their collective commitment to support his administration under the APC platform.
Fintiri concluded by urging citizens to sustain their trust in his leadership, pledging continued selfless service to the people of Adamawa, irrespective of political platform.
