Fintiri defects to APC, Atiku’s son refuses to join
Former Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress, taking most of his cabinet with him. However, Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, declined to defect, remaining with the PDP. The move has sparked criticism from the PDP leadership, who described the defection as an act of cowardice. The situation highlights divisions within the political landscape in Adamawa State.
What we know
- Ahmadu Fintiri defected from the PDP to the APC along with 22 out of 24 commissioners in his cabinet.
- Adamu Atiku and Maksha Atiku did not join the defection and were absent during the announcement.
- A commissioner said Adamu Atiku declined to defect due to his father’s political position.
- The PDP National Working Committee, led by Tanimu Turaki, condemned the defection and called it a betrayal of party principles.
- The PDP urged its members in Adamawa State to remain composed in response to the development.
