The Governor of Adamawa State Ahmadu Fintiri has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), aligning the state with the ruling party.
The governor defected along side with twenty two Commissioners, he described the decision as a strategic move to ensure long-term stability, development, and prosperity for Adamawa.
Addressing citizens in a statewide message, the governor recalled the overwhelming mandates given to his administration in 2019 and 2023, noting that the support of the people placed a moral burden on the government to remain committed to its social contract.
He highlighted achievements recorded under his leadership, including improved security of lives and property, construction of roads, schools, hospitals, houses and markets, as well as interventions in education, water and electricity supply.
He also cited youth and women empowerment programmes and the creation of new chiefdoms, emirates and districts as part of efforts to foster inclusion and development.
According to him, the administration has consistently been guided by consultation, legality and impact in taking major decisions, stressing that recent political developments necessitated a decisive and strategic realignment.
“After wide consultations with a large spectrum of our people, we have resolved to politically align Adamawa State with the All Progressives Congress (APC),” he said.
The governor explained that the alignment would enable the state to effectively support and leverage the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which focuses on social welfare, infrastructure, housing, and inclusive economic development.
He emphasised that the decision to exit the Peoples Democratic Party was not driven by personal ambition or convenience but by what he described as an overriding commitment to the state’s future.
Reassuring supporters, the governor said the movement into the All Progressives Congress would be collective, involving structures across the 226 wards and 21 local government areas, alongside elected and appointed officials.
He called on supporters to register massively with the APC and prepare for what he termed a “guaranteed future” for Adamawa State.
Describing the move as an act of “political sagacity,” he said the alignment would return the state to mainstream national politics and open up greater opportunities for growth and participation in the Nigerian project.
The governor assured citizens that his administration would continue to build infrastructure, expand educational and healthcare facilities, empower youths and women, create employment opportunities,s and provide scholarships and bursaries for indigent and international students.
He concluded by urging the people to sustain their trust in his leadership, pledging continued selfless service irrespective of political platform.
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Alloyciious Baba Doke who spoke on behalf of the Twenty-two commissioners who were on ground and also defected with the governor declares their loyalty to the governor by joining the APC.