Adamawa Governor Fintiri Defects to APC from PDP

On February 27, 2026, Umaru Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, announced his defection from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a statewide broadcast. Fintiri stated that this move was made in the interest of Adamawa State's development and national unity.

He emphasized the need for stronger alignment with the federal government to accelerate development priorities. The decision was made after broad consultations and was not driven by personal ambition.

Alongside his defection, several cabinet members and local government chairmen also switched to the APC. This political shift marks a significant development in Nigeria's northeast, reshaping party dynamics ahead of future electoral cycles.

Additionally, on February 25, 2026, fifteen lawmakers from the Adamawa State House of Assembly resigned from the PDP, citing ongoing internal crises within the party at the national level.