2027: APC Guber Aspirant, Maurice Vunobolki, Dumps Party in Adamawa

A leading governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Maurice Vunobolki, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking at a press briefing in Yola on Tuesday, Vunobolki cited concerns over a lack of transparency, fairness, and internal democracy within the party.

He said his decision was influenced by “recent developments in the APC that contradict earlier assurances of equity and a level playing field.”

Vunobolki revealed that he had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC on February 23, 2026, following assurances from party leaders and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who was also expected to join the APC at the time.

However, he noted that current developments within the party and the state government have undermined those promises.

Describing the political atmosphere as a repeat of past patterns, he warned that the system appears to be drifting towards imposition rather than democratic choice.

“As someone who has been active in Nigeria’s political space for years, I can see signs of a system leaning towards imposition.

“There is a growing risk that decisions will be made through manipulated consensus instead of a transparent and credible process,” he said.

Despite his resignation, Vunobolki maintained that he remains in the governorship race, although he has yet to announce his next political platform.

He also called on his supporters across the state to withdraw from the APC and await further instructions regarding his next political move.

Meanwhile, observers note that although his exit may have come earlier than expected, growing dissatisfaction among those who joined the APC alongside Governor Fintiri could lead to more defections in the near future.