Why I defected to APC – Governor Fintiri

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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party and his joining the All Progressives Congress. In a statewide broadcast he said the move is intended to promote the welfare and development of Adamawa residents and to facilitate cooperation with the federal government. He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to revive the national economy and pledged to work closely with the federal administration. The defection may affect the political dynamics in Adamawa ahead of the 2027 elections, with the governor now aligned with the ruling party.

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Reported by 7 sources: Vanguard, Premium Times, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, daily_post, pm_news, osun_defender. Also confirmed by Arise News, The Cable.