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2023: I will defeat Governor Fintiri, Senator Abbo declares

Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 6:15 AM by Oluwatobi Bolashodun

- Senator Ishaku Abbo has shown interest in taking the seat of power from the governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Fintiri

- The senator representing Adamawa north declared he will vie for state governorship ticket

- Abbo's declaration is following his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

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Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa north senatorial zone in the 9th Assembly has indicated that he is seeking to run for governor ahead of the 2023 elections, Daily Trust reports.

Abbo speaking to newsmen after Senate plenary on Wednesday, November 25, explained that he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest for the state's highest position.

The lawmaker further expressed optimism that he will defeat Ahmadu Fintiri in the gubernatorial race despite the fact that he fought for the governor's victory back in 2019.

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He went on to allege that he was chased out of the opposition party by Fintiri over his reported mismanagement of the party.

He said:

“I’m not overwhelmed by Governor Fintiri. I fought to bring him to power. The governor did not defeat me. The governor chased me out (of PDP). I actually gave way so I will go and take his seat from him.”

Legit.ng earlier reported that Senator Abbo announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a letter addressed to the Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Lawan read the letter during the Senate's plenary session on Wednesday, November 25.

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In a related development, Governor Dave Umahi has claimed that many politicians in Ebonyi state, including federal lawmakers, will soon dump the PDP for the APC.