Defection Talks Swirling Around Governor Fintiri, but He Stands Firm with PDP
Governor of the North Reveals Plans to Switch Parties from PDP to APC
According to our news outlet, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has categorically denied rumors suggesting a potential shift to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a chat with the media recently, Gov Fintiri's Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, affirmed that the governor remains a dedicated and authentic member of the PDP, and has no intention of leaving the party.
During a recent press conference in Yola, Wonosikou stated, "Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is not departing from the PDP." He reiterated that Fintiri is committed to leading the PDP National Convention Committee and is focused on the party's future.
These assertions were prompted by increasing conjecture that more PDP governors may jump ship to the ruling APC, following the high-profile defections of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa. The duo's departure, along with the entire PDP structure in Delta State, has sparked debates about the opposition party's trajectory leading up to the 2027 general elections.
APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, welcomed the defectors last week, hinting at more PDP governors potentially joining the APC in the future. However, Wonosikou maintains that Fintiri has no such plans.
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[1] There are rumors that more opposition governors might defect to the APC due to political instability and pressure within their parties. However, there is no confirmed evidence of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's intentions to leave the PDP.[2] Political tension and instability have reportedly led several opposition governors to consider a shift to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Amidst speculation, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State staunchly maintains his allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), refusing to be swayed by the wave of potential defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- In the face of mounting pressure, it remains uncertain whether additional opposition governors will shift to the APC, as seen with the recent departures of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, from the PDP.
- Though discussions about coalescing with the APC to secure a connection to the national center are ongoing in the South-East, former Minister Ogbonnaya Onu has advised Peter Obi, a potential presidential candidate from the region, not to contest in the 2027 elections.
- Amid tension, the registration of PDP defectors in the Delta APC is causing consternation within the opposition party as they strive to regain control in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
