Breaking: Atiku’s Son Resigns From His Position in APC-Controlled State, Details Emerge
- Adamu Atiku Abubakar resigns as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State
- Former Vice President Atiku praises Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for support during Adamu's tenure
- Adamu thanks Governor Fintiri for the opportunity to serve the people of Adamawa State
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Yola, Adamawa State - The first son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamu, has resigned his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development.
Atiku commended Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, for allowing him to serve the people of the state.
Source: Twitter
As reported by The Punch, Atiku made this known in a statement issued on Monday, March 2, 2026, by his media aide, Abdulaziz Jauro.
He served two successful terms in office as commissioner for works.
“The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, Alhaji Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned from his position after serving two successful terms in office.
“In his resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and signed by him, he expressed his profound gratitude to His Excellency, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Executive Governor of Adamawa State, for the rare privilege and confidence bestowed upon him to serve in such a strategic capacity.”
He explained that his resignation is the beginning of new avenues for developmental collaboration.
Adamu reaffirmed his readiness to continue contributing meaningfully to the growth, unity, and progress of Adamawa State.
It is reported that Adamu is aspiring to become the governor of Adamawa State, although he has yet to declare the party platform on which he intends to contest.
However, sources close to his father, Atiku Abubakar, who spoke on condition of anonymity that his father has endorsed Adamu for a senatorial contest.
Source: Facebook
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Legit.ng also reported that one of the sons of Atiku Abubakar, Abba Atiku Abubakar, resigned from the PDP to join the APC and support President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
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Source: Legit.ng
