APC Secures Majority in Adamawa Assembly amid Fintiri Defection from PDP
The balance of power in the Adamawa State House of Assembly has shifted sharply following the resignation of six lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This development has strengthened the numerical position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Assembly and deepened speculation about wider political realignments in the state.
The resignation letters were formally read and acknowledged during plenary at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, marking one of the most significant shakeups in the chamber in recent years.
Those who left the PDP include Deputy Speaker Muhammed Buba Jidjiwa (Jada/Mbulo), Kefas Kalvin (Toungo), Bulus Geoffrey (Leko/Koma), Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali), Kefas Emmanuel (Song), and Ahmed Jingi Belel (Maiha).
The exit of the Deputy Speaker has raised questions about possible changes in the House leadership structure.
Although the legislators did not give detailed public reasons for their decision, insiders within the Assembly link the move to ongoing political calculations ahead of expected defections in the state.
As of the time of filing this report, the Adamawa chapter of the PDP had not issued an official response to the resignations.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, has called on political stakeholders in Hong Local Government Area to align with the political direction of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in order to secure what he described as “more dividends of democracy.”
The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ meeting in Hong, held amid growing rumours of an imminent defection of the governor and PDP supporters to the All Progressives Congress.
The meeting attracted top political figures, including the lawmaker representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency, James Barka; the member for Uba/Gaya constituency, John Alaba; and the Chairman of Hong Local Government, Usman Inuwa Wa’aganda.
Party executives and ward leaders from all twelve wards were also present.
Sources said discussions focused on building unity at the grassroots and preparing for a possible cross-party movement.
With six lawmakers already out of the PDP and signs pointing to a potential gubernatorial defection, Adamawa’s political scene appears headed for a major transformation.
Nonetheless, residents and party supporters are watching closely as events continue to unfold.
