Three Adamawa Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC

Three lawmakers from Adamawa State's House of Assembly have officially resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The resigning members include Abubakar Abdullahi, the former Speaker representing Girei Constituency, Haruna Jilantikiri from Gulak Constituency, and Kifa Calvin Tungo.

Abdullahi announced their intention to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), indicating a strategic political move. The APC has confirmed their defection, which is seen as significant, particularly in Adamawa, the home state of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a major contender in the 2027 presidential race.

This shift is anticipated to weaken Atiku's political base ahead of the next general elections. Additionally, the article mentions that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's alignment with the APC is part of a broader strategy to consolidate political power, which includes an imminent formal reception for Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf into the APC scheduled for Monday.