Fintiri dumps PDP for APC, moves entire Adamawa political structure to ruling party

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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the entire state cabinet and PDP officials are also moving to the APC. He framed the shift as being in the developmental interest of Adamawa and referenced past electoral victories. PDP symbols were removed from the governor’s office following the announcement. The move could alter the political balance in Adamawa ahead of upcoming elections, with the APC now controlling the state’s party structure.

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