Bayo Onanuga taunts Atiku over Fintiri’s defection

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Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga posted on X criticizing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after Governor Umaru Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Fintiri said the move was motivated by development interests for Adamawa and indicated that several lawmakers, cabinet members and PDP officials would join him. Onanuga argued that politicians need strong home‑state support before seeking national influence. Analysts note that the defection could strengthen APC’s presence in a state traditionally dominated by PDP and may influence voter sentiment ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The situation is expected to reshape political dynamics in Adamawa as the election cycle approaches.

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Reported by 6 sources: Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, Blueprint, Channels TV, pm_news, pm_news. Also confirmed by This Day.