14 Adamawa Lawmakers Resign from PDP Amid Defection Rumors

In a significant political development in Adamawa State, Speaker Weslei Bathiya and 13 other lawmakers have resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). This mass resignation comes amid growing speculation regarding Governor Umaru Fintiri's potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Observers interpret this move as a strategic realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, with the resignation signaling an attempt to consolidate political structures in anticipation of the governor's transition. Reports indicate that the APC has shelved its plans for a state congress to accommodate Fintiri's political structure, raising questions about the internal democratic processes within the party.

The resignation of these lawmakers, who represent a major bloc in the 25-member House, appears to tilt the balance of power in the assembly towards the APC. This development reinforces concerns about the near-total collapse of the PDP's structure within the state assembly and highlights the urgency of Fintiri's anticipated political maneuvering.