Gov Fintiri Dumps PDP for APC, Vows to Deliver 85% of State Votes for Tinubu in 2027

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, finalized in late February and celebrated during a massive strategic rally in Yola on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, has fundamentally reset the power balance in the North-East.

Fintiri, once a key pillar of the PDP, declared that his decision to join the “Renewed Hope” train was a strategic move to reposition Adamawa at the heart of national development. Speaking to a jubilant crowd of APC faithful, the Governor did not hold back on his ambitions for the next election cycle. “Adamawa is no longer an opposition state,” Fintiri proclaimed. “We are here to deliver a ‘State of Harmony’ and a historic victory. In 2027, we aren’t just looking for a win; we are delivering 85% of our votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The Governor’s exit is a significant blow to the PDP, as he transitioned with his entire political structure, including local government chairmen and key grassroots mobilizers. Analysts suggest this move effectively isolates former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in his own home state, as the APC now controls the executive machinery of 30 states across the federation.

Fintiri emphasized that his “political rebirth” is backed by performance, citing his ₦583 billion 2026 budget as proof that his administration is more focused on results than party labels. “The people of Adamawa want roads, electricity, and security. We have found a partner in President Tinubu who respects our vision, and we are reciprocating that partnership with total loyalty,” he added.

As the APC hierarchy in Abuja celebrates this latest “Big Catch,” the focus in Yola has already shifted to unit-by-unit mobilization. With Fintiri now leading the charge, the North-East appears to be solidifying into an unshakeable bloc for the ruling party, leaving the opposition scrambling to find a new footing before the 2027 campaigns begin in earnest.