Governor, Speaker, 13 Lawmakers Set to Join APC

The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, along with 13 fellow lawmakers, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This move appears to be part of a larger strategy to facilitate the impending defection of the state’s governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sources indicate that the resignation of these legislators is aimed at easing the transition for Governor Fintiri, who has been signaling a possible shift to the APC for some time.

Tensions between Fintiri and other PDP governors were evident during the party’s recent congress in Ibadan, Oyo State, which has fueled speculation about his departure from the PDP.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently visited Adamawa State to inaugurate projects initiated by Governor Fintiri. Following this event, reports suggested that the two engaged in political discussions, further hinting at the governor’s plans to join the APC.

If Fintiri officially defects, the APC will increase its control to 30 states across Nigeria, leaving the PDP with only three governors, while the Labour Party, Accord Party, and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) maintain one governor each. The Speaker’s resignation was formally announced during the House’s plenary session yesterday.

Those whose resignation were announced alongside that of the Speaker include the Deputy Speaker, Mohammed Buba Jidjiwa (Jada- Mbulo), Kefas Calvin (Toungo), Bulus Geoffrey (Leko – Koma) and Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali).

Others are Kefas Emmanuel, (Song), Ahmed Jingi Belel (Maiha), Hon. Moses Yerima Zah (Michika), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa), Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan), Adun John Alaba(Uba -Gaya), Bulus Kantom (Shelleng) as well as Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu (Mayo Belwa), Japhet Hammanjabu (Verre).

The member representing Lamurde state constituency, Bauna Myandiasa was conspicuously absent during the session.

Speaking to journalists on the development, Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mahmud Kallamu said that those that resigned are making consultation with their people which will determine the political platform they may join soon.

Kallamu said the decision of Governor Umaru Fintiri would determie the next step they would take.

Also reacting to the move ,Mohammed Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer of the All Progressives Party,APC, in the state said that what is happening in the political arena shows President Bola Tinubu’s government is attracting all including members of the opposition.