The Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political future.
Fintiri announced his defection in a statewide broadcast from his office on Friday, February 27, 2026, stating that the move was taken in the developmental interest of Adamawa State and in the spirit of national unity.
The governor disclosed that he is moving to the APC alongside all cabinet members, political appointees, and elected local government chairmen.
Fintiri emphasized the need for stronger alignment with the Federal Government to accelerate development priorities.
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The governor said the decision followed broad consultations and was not driven by personal ambition.
Fintiri explained that the political alignment would enable Adamawa to better support and leverage the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Tinubu, which he said focuses on critical sectors such as infrastructure, social welfare, housing, and inclusive economic development.
The defection marks a significant political development in Nigeria’s Northeast and could reshape party dynamics in the region ahead of future electoral cycles.
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