Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Defects to APC, Dumps PDP with Entire Cabinet

A major political shift has hit Adamawa State as Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor made the announcement during a statewide broadcast on Friday, declaring that he is joining the APC alongside his entire cabinet and all PDP officials in the state.

“For the Developmental Interest of Adamawa”

Governor Fintiri said the decision was taken in what he described as the developmental interest of the people of Adamawa State. While he did not immediately provide detailed reasons for the move, the defection marks a significant political realignment in the North-East state.

The switch strengthens the APC’s growing influence across key states and signals a fresh wave of political recalibration ahead of future national contests.

Wave of High-Profile Defections

Fintiri’s move follows similar decisions by other governors who recently aligned with the ruling party. Among them are Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Abba Yusuf of Kano State, and Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State.

The series of defections is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape, tightening the APC’s grip in multiple regions and raising questions about the PDP’s internal stability.

More details are expected as political stakeholders react to the development.