Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has officially announced Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The announcement was made on Monday during a grand reception held in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, where Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was formally received into the APC amid a massive crowd of party faithful, stakeholders, and supporters.
The event has been widely described as a major political turning point in the state.
The National Chairman of the party, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, presented the symbol of leadership to the governor, affirming his position as the party leader in the state in line with the APC’s constitution and established practice.
No fewer than seven governors, alongside top party officials at both national and state levels, attended the event, underscoring its significance.
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The reception followed Governor Fintiri’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the occasion, Fintiri said his decision to join the APC was driven by the need to align Adamawa State with the federal government to accelerate development.
He assured party leaders and supporters of his commitment to unity, pledging to work with both old and new members to strengthen the party’s structure in the state.
The governor also vowed to mobilise support for the party’s success in future elections, stressing that inclusiveness and cooperation would remain his guiding principles.
In a notable development, Fintiri presented Senator Abdulaziz Nyako, son of former Adamawa State governor Murtala Nyako, whom he revealed he had convinced to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the APC.
Leaders of the APC at both national and state levels welcomed the governor into the party, describing his defection as a major boost.
They noted that his political experience and grassroots support would significantly enhance the party’s prospects in Adamawa and the North-East region.