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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri formally assumed leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State over the weekend, declaring the party “fully fused” and battle-ready to deliver victory for Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the party’s state congress in Yola, Fintiri described the gathering as historic, marking the culmination of a rapid political realignment that saw former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) integrate into the APC’s structure from ward to state level.
According to the governor, the merger process, driven by “pragmatism, concessions and democratic engagement”, has produced a united platform capable of winning elections across all tiers in the state. “We have advanced beyond alignment to fusion. We are now one strong, united progressive party,” he said.
Fintiri used the occasion to signal a firm consolidation of power, stating unequivocally that he has taken “full leadership” of the APC in Adamawa. He pledged to mobilise aggressively for President Tinubu’s re-election, declaring “an onslaught to win” in 2027.
As part of that strategy, the governor unveiled a new political structure, the Adamawa Renewed Hope 226 Movement (ARH226M), a grassroots mobilisation platform spanning all 226 wards in the state. The movement, of which he will serve as patron, is expected to absorb existing support groups and coordinate political activities ahead of the next election cycle.
“I call on all support groups to collapse into this movement… It is a train with a grassroots base and aggressive speed,” Fintiri said, in remarks that underscored both urgency and a demand for political alignment within party ranks.
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However, the governor’s bold declarations come against the backdrop of emerging internal tensions within the APC in Adamawa. Recent developments have exposed cracks in the party’s unity narrative, raising questions about the sustainability of the newly forged alliance.
Notably, Morris Vonobolki recently resigned from the party, citing alleged “shady dealings” in its internal processes. In a separate move, Emmanuel Musa announced his withdrawal from all APC activities, insisting he would remain on the sidelines until the party demonstrated credible transparency and fairness.
These dissenting positions contrast sharply with Fintiri’s portrayal of a seamless and mutually beneficial fusion. While the governor acknowledged that “some of us might not have gotten what we wanted”, he framed such outcomes as typical of political alignments, maintaining that “none of us is a loser.”
Political observers note that the success of the ARH226 Movement and the broader APC consolidation effort may depend largely on how the party manages grievances among key stakeholders and addresses concerns over internal democracy.
Despite the undercurrents of discontent, Fintiri urged party members to remain vigilant against “political opportunists” and those seeking to impose outcomes, stressing the need for fairness and inclusivity in party affairs.
He also charged newly elected party executives at all levels to prioritise unity, transparency and electoral success, describing their mandate as critical to sustaining the APC’s momentum in the state.
With the congress concluded and new structures in place, the governor’s message was clear: the political realignment in Adamawa is no longer transitional but operational, setting the stage for what could be a fiercely contested build-up to 2027.
