Fintiri says Adamawa APC primary was fair despite protests
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has addressed concerns about the conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary in Adamawa State. A group within the party, the Central Senatorial Zone APC Elders, had raised alarms about alleged attempts to impose a candidate and warned of possible consequences for President Bola Tinubu. Fintiri dismissed the protests, attributing them to inexperience among some politicians. He maintained that the primary process was credible, with only minor issues caused by human error.
Key takeaways
- The Central Senatorial Zone APC Elders urged President Bola Tinubu to hold Governor Ahmadu Fintiri accountable if the state is lost in the next general election.
- The group endorsed Aliyu Abbati as their preferred senatorial candidate, noting Yola North has never produced a senator.
- Concerns were raised about internal party disputes and alleged moves to impose candidates, which could affect the APC’s chances.
- Fintiri described the primary as fair and credible, saying minor issues were due to human error and inexperience among some aspirants.
- He assured party members that lessons from previous exercises would improve future primaries, promising a more transparent process.
