Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared his support for President Tinubu's second term, stating that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now a 'depleted' force.

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.

Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reiterated his stance that the Nigerian presidency should remain in the southern part of the country for the 2027 elections, citing a power-sharing agreement.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling it a departure from political principles and raising concerns about the party's health.

Adamawa Governor Umaru Fintiri stated that no northerner should contest the 2027 presidency, insisting the South should complete its eight-year term for fairness.

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.