BREAKING: Fintiri Dumps PDP for APC in Adamawa

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political future.

Fintiri, who was elected on the platform of the PDP, announced his defection in a statewide broadcast on Friday. He disclosed that the move was taken alongside members of his cabinet and all PDP officials across the state.

According to the governor, the decision to join the APC was made in what he described as the “developmental interest” of the people of Adamawa State. He noted that aligning with the ruling party at the federal level would enhance collaboration and accelerate ongoing infrastructure and social development projects in the state.

The defection marks a significant political shift in Adamawa, a state long considered a stronghold of the PDP in the North-East region. Political observers say the move could alter the balance of power ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Details of the governor’s formal reception into the APC and reactions from party stakeholders are expected in the coming hours.