Breaking: 1 of 4 Remaining PDP Governors Joins APC
- PDP Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has dumped the party and defected to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 election
- The governor announced his defection in a broadcast on Friday, February 27, citing the need to align the state with the central government in the interest of the people
- Governor Fintiri's defection came after the lawmakers in the Adamawa State House of Assembly resigned from the PDP
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The north-east state governor announced the development in a state broadcast on Friday, February 27.
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How many governors are left in the PDP
Fintiri is one of the four governors who were left in the PDP, following the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Umo Eno, Agbu Kefas, Siminalayi Fubara, and Peter Mbah of Delta, Akwa Ibom, Taraba, Rivers and Enugu states, respectively. Currently, the PDP has Governor Fintiri, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
Channels Television reported that the governor announced that he moved to the APC along with all his cabinet members, appointees and the elected local government chairmen.
He explained that his decision was informed by the interest of the people of Adamawa state as well as national unity. He emphasised the need for a stronger alignment with the federal government in bringing more development to the state.
Adamawa lawmakers dump PDP
Earlier on Wednesday, February 25, the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly dumped the leading opposition PDP, along with 14 other lawmakers, when they resigned their membership from the party.
The speaker announced the development during plenary and presented letters of resignation from the affected lawmakers.
Following the conclusion of the legislative business, the speaker called for order and read the withdrawal letters one after the other. This confirmed their exit from the ruling party.
One of the lawmakers who defected, Mahmud Kallamu, the chairman of the House Committee on Information, said the development was strategic. Speaking on the sidelines, an APC lawmaker disclosed that the defector would be welcomed if they decided to join the party.
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Nigerians react as Fintiri dumps PDP for APC
However, Nigerians have started reacting to the defection of the governor from the PDP. Below are some of their reactions:
Omotayo connected the move to the 2027 election:
"Fintiri’s move to APC is significant. Adamawa is a key swing state with a large voter base. But defections rarely guarantee loyalty or votes. Voters are watching the economy, insecurity, and governance more than party flags. 2027 will still be a referendum on performance, not just alignments."
Fisayo Ademuwagun said it created a sure path for President Bola Tinubu:
"Honestly, there’s no realistic path for President Tinubu to lose the 2027 election."
Omashola Sagay welcomes Fintiri to the APC:
"Welcome on board, Governor Fintiri. I believe he will secure at least 40% to 45% of the votes in Adamawa. I’ll give the remaining votes to Atiku; his state will always deliver a win for him whenever he is on the ballot."
Suleiman Tajudeen congratulated the governor for joining the APC:
"We welcome Gov. Fintiri to the progressive fold! Let me see how Asiwaju will lose in 2027! ADC, bring it on!"
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Yusuf, Kwankwaso test popularity after defection
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Abba Kabir and Rabiu Kwankwaso visited the Kano market to support traders affected by a fire disaster.
Kwankwaso's popularity remains strong in Kano politics, signalling his continuing political influence in the state.
Reactions from supporters highlight Kwankwaso's potential impact on upcoming elections and his enduring leadership legacy.
Source: Legit.ng
