GOVERNOR FINTIRI DEFECTS TO APC, ONANUGA TAKES SWIPE AT ATIKU

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has reacted to the defection of Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Fintiri announced his move from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in a statewide broadcast on Friday morning.

He said his decision was taken in the interest of Adamawa people and to attract more development to the state. According to him, working closely with the federal government would help bring more projects and benefits to residents. The governor also disclosed that several members of the State House of Assembly, commissioners, and party officials moved with him to the ruling party. Their defection is expected to strengthen the structure of the APC in Adamawa.

Reacting shortly after the announcement, Onanuga took to his social media page where he directed comments at former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. He stated that any politician who lacks strong backing in his home state should not attempt to market himself to the rest of the country. His comment was seen as a direct jab at Atiku, who hails from Adamawa State.

The development has stirred fresh political discussions across the state. Adamawa has long been known as a strong base of the PDP, and Fintiris decision marks a shift in the states political alignment.