Adamu Atiku Abubakar, the first son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State.
The resignation comes days after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri led 22 commissioners, special advisers, the state PDP chairman, and other stakeholders to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday.
In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to Governor Fintiri, Adamu Atiku wrote:
“I write to formally tender my resignation from the office of Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, effective from today, 2nd March, 2026. This decision follows deep personal reflection and careful consideration.
“It has been a rare honour and privilege to serve under your visionary leadership and to contribute, in my modest capacity, to the infrastructural growth and development of our dear state.
“I remain profoundly grateful for the confidence and trust Your Excellency reposed in me throughout my tenure. Your support provided the enabling environment to carry out the responsibilities of the office with dedication and commitment.
“I also extend my sincere appreciation to the good people of Adamawa State for their understanding, prayers, and support during my time in service. Their encouragement has been a constant source of strength.
“Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest respect and esteem. May Allah continue to guide and strengthen you in the service of our dear state.”
Fintiri’s defection is the eighth by a sitting governor to the APC within the last year — seven from the PDP and one from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). This brings the APC’s tally of governors to 30 nationwide.
The move holds national significance, as Adamawa is the home state of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a key figure in the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The PDP now has only two remaining governors: Bala Mohammed (Bauchi) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo).
