Umaru Fintiri has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made in a state broadcast on Friday.
The governor stated that he moved with all his cabinet members, appointees, and elected local government chairmen, describing the decision as being in the interest of the people of Adamawa State and national unity. He emphasised the need for stronger alignment with the Federal Government to advance development priorities.
The defection follows a recent resignation by the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Wesley Bathiya, who stepped down from the PDP alongside 14 other lawmakers on Wednesday. During plenary, the Speaker presented letters of resignation from the affected members, confirming their exit from the ruling party.
One of the defecting lawmakers, Mahmud Kallamu, chairman of the House Committee on Information, described the move as strategic.
An APC lawmaker speaking on the sidelines said the party would welcome the defectors if they choose to formally join.
This development signals a significant political shift in Adamawa State ahead of upcoming elections and underscores growing momentum for the APC in the region.
