FULL SPEECH: Gov Fintiri’s Address on Defection to APC

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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced in a statewide broadcast on 27 February 2026 that he is leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). He highlighted his administration's past electoral successes and development projects in Adamawa state. The statement signals a shift in party affiliation ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle. The impact on upcoming elections in Adamawa will depend on how the parties and electorate respond.

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