By Sabiu Abdullahi
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor announced his decision on Friday during a statewide broadcast, where he revealed that members of his cabinet and other PDP officials in the state moved with him to the APC.
Fintiri explained that the decision was taken in the interest of development in Adamawa State, stressing that his priority remains the progress and welfare of the people.
He stated that the defection was a collective move, as his administration and party structure in the state aligned with the new political direction.
Further details on the development are expected to emerge.