Atiku Abubakar's son has resigned from his commissioner position, coinciding with Governor Fintiri's defection to the APC party.

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and his cabinet have defected to the APC, while Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has refused to join, citing loyalty to his father.

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s defection to the APC is being viewed as a significant political setback for Atiku Abubakar, strengthening the ruling party's position in the state.

An analysis of the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s declining votes since 2015 is presented, alongside a discussion of how Atiku Abubakar’s move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) signals a new mission for Nigeria’s future.

The governor made the declaration on Wednesday when he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of six new modern markets along the Atiku Abubakar Bypass road in the state capital The post Bauchi now a fast growing economic hub in Northern Nigeria — Bala Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku, resigns as Commissioner for Works in Adamawa. Learn more about his departure from Governor Fintiri’s cabinet. Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-son-resigns-from-fintiris-cabinet-2/

Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar dismisses defections from his party, predicting a challenging 2027 election for the ruling APC due to public dissatisfaction with hardship and poverty.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, taunted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party.

Atiku Abubakar warned that President Tinubu's government would be held liable if anything happened to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the EFCC and ICPC for alleged financial irregularities.

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his role as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “I write to […] The post Just In: Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns deadly Adamawa attacks that killed over 20 people, urging authorities to take urgent action and improve security. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-condemns-adamawa-attacks-demands-urgent-action/

Nigerian opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are meeting in Abuja to present their position on the new Electoral Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-atiku-obi-amaechi-others-meet-over-electoral-act/

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s FCT Area Council elections. The post Democracy under siege: Tinubu’s chokehold suffocating Nigeria — Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.