15 Adamawa lawmakers, speaker quit PDP ahead of Fintiri’s planned defection - TheCable

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Fifteen members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and the speaker announced they have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resignations come as Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is reported to be considering a defection to another party. The lawmakers said their departure was motivated by internal party issues and the anticipated shift in political alignment. Analysts note that the move could weaken the PDP’s legislative presence in Adamawa ahead of the 2027 elections. The next steps may involve the legislators joining another party and the governor’s decision on defection.

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