Ahmadu Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which the presidency has called a major setback for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Members of his cabinet and other important PDP officials in Adamawa State reportedly joined Fintri in defecting to the APC, indicating that he was not alone in his decision.
Fintiri clarified that the action was motivated by what he called the necessity to further Adamawa State’s development.
Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, responded to the news on Friday by posting on his verified 𝕏 handle that Atiku ought to leave politics and move to Dubai, his second home.
He claimed that Adamawa Governor Fintiri had joined the APC, hence denying President Tinubu’s party access to Atiku’s whole home base. This is a serious setback for Atiku.
Given that the presidential election is less than a year away, Fintiri’s defection is undoubtedly a significant setback for Atiku Abubakar, the front-runner.
His ADC is not well recognized in the state. Given that his governor has transformed the APC into an Adamawa juggernaut, he most definitely has to reevaluate his aspirations.
“A politician has no business pitching his candidacy to outsiders if he is not very popular at home. Atiku should think about leaving politics and relocating to his second house in Dubai.
