Fintiri’s move to APC shakes Adamawa political scene
Ahmadu Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), taking his entire cabinet and PDP officials with him. The announcement was made during a statewide broadcast, and PDP flags were promptly removed from government offices. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, described the defection as a significant political win for the APC and a setback for Atiku Abubakar. The move is said to be in the developmental interest of Adamawa State.
Key takeaways
- Ahmadu Fintiri announced his defection to the APC during a statewide broadcast, joined by his cabinet and all PDP officials.
- Bayo Onanuga called the defection a major political realignment and a big blow to Atiku Abubakar in Adamawa.
- After the announcement, PDP flags were removed from the governor’s office and the Government House.
- The governor stated his decision was made in the “developmental interest” of Adamawa State.
- The defection is seen as impacting the political prospects of Atiku Abubakar ahead of the next presidential election.
