₦airaland Forum

Fresh political tremors have hit Adamawa State as the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Wesley Bathiya, has led 14 other lawmakers to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), deepening speculations over Governor Umaru Fintiri’s imminent defection.

The mass resignation comes amid mounting reports that Governor Fintiri is finalising plans to leave the PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in what observers describe as a strategic realignment ahead of 2027.

The coordinated move by the Speaker and the lawmakers signals what insiders say is a pre-emptive consolidation of political structures to smoothen the governor’s anticipated transition.

Last week, SaharaReporters exclusively reported that the APC had shelved its planned state congresses in Adamawa to accommodate Governor Fintiri and his political structure.

The move was widely interpreted as a concession to ease his entry into the ruling party without internal resistance.

The shelving of the congresses had sparked murmurs within APC ranks, with party loyalists questioning whether internal democratic processes were being sacrificed to pave the way for a high-profile defection.

With the Speaker and a majority bloc in the 25-member House now formally cutting ties with the PDP, the balance of power in the Assembly appears to have tilted decisively.

Following the latest resignations, the House is effectively now an APC-dominated chamber.

Only the member representing Lamurde Constituency, Build Bauna is yet to be clearly accounted for in the unfolding political shift.

The lawmaker was neither heard from nor visibly recorded during plenary proceedings where the mass resignations were announced, raising questions about his political stance amid the sweeping defections.

Political watchers say the development amounts to a near-total collapse of the PDP structure within the State Assembly, reinforcing signals that the governor’s anticipated move may be all but sealed.

Attempts to get official confirmation from the governor’s camp were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.

However, sources within both camps insist the unfolding events are part of a carefully coordinated political recalibration that could redefine Adamawa’s power dynamics in the months ahead.

helinues:
That's Atiku's state. Lobatan

The Northerners are preparing for 2031 election. They would rather wait for 4 years and support the reelection of president Tinubu than spend 4 years and then wait another 8 years

kolafolabi:
The PDP G5 have successfully dealt a heavy blow to the party. Though it is not yet completely buried, thank God the G5 themselves are no longer on the best of terms. All thanks to the brilliant maneuvering from the President, the political genius at work. But seriously, if I were Waziri, I would consider stepping down for PO, at least for the sake of the new platform, the ADC, and to give the new party a stronger footing. Sometimes personal ambitions must give way to strategic moves for the greater political good. This is exactly the kind of moment where vision matters more than titles.

PulaPower:
The politics that’s playing out now is about 2031. As you can see, they’ve been checkmating themselves..

2031 will be very interesting… I doubt even Tinubu will be able to put mouth for the 2031 matter..

helinues:
That's Atiku's state. Lobatan

The Northerners are preparing for 2031 election. They would rather wait for 4 years and support the reelection of president Tinubu than spend 4 years and then wait another 8 years

Delat521:
Yes I agree with you and those of south for possible VP position especially from South-East and South-South. Establishing themselves ahead of time.

It will take a special miracle for opposition to grab power come 2027 because divine Providence is favouring ruling party and Tinubu re-election. These gale of defections in more than inducement but special favour.

30 + states in the bag. It's lord doing.

Basic123:
OBI can not win TINUBU..THAT IS THE FACT!

kolafolabi:
You are right, but with the support of some key Northerners and the mighty influence of Waziri, maybe PO could have a chance. Maybe oo.

kolafolabi:
You are right, but with the support of some key Northerners and the mighty influence of Waziri, maybe PO could have a chance. Maybe oo.

Melezenawii:
Victory for democracy and rule of law .The North has conceded 2027 to Jagaban, waiting for 2031

Delat521:
Yes I agree with you and those of south for possible VP position especially from South-East and South-South. Establishing themselves ahead of time.

It will take a special miracle for opposition to grab power come 2027 because divine Providence is favouring ruling party and Tinubu re-election. These gale of defections in more than inducement but special favour.

30 + states in the bag. It's lord doing.

kolafolabi:
The PDP G5 have successfully dealt a heavy blow to the party. Though it is not yet completely buried, thank God the G5 themselves are no longer on the best of terms. All thanks to the brilliant maneuvering from the President, the political genius at work.

But seriously, if I were Waziri, I would consider stepping down for PO, at least for the sake of the new platform, the ADC, and to give the new party a stronger footing. Sometimes personal ambitions must give way to strategic moves for the greater political good. This is exactly the kind of moment where vision matters more than titles.

PulaPower:
The politics that’s playing out now is about 2031. As you can see, they’ve been checkmating themselves..

2031 will be very interesting… I doubt even Tinubu will be able to put mouth for the 2031 matter..