- Speaker Wesley Bathiya leads a majority bloc of 15 lawmakers to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party.
- The mass defection follows reports that the APC postponed its state congresses to accommodate Governor Fintiri’s political structure.
- The move effectively flips the Adamawa State House of Assembly into an APC-dominated chamber ahead of the 2027 elections.
Adamawa State has been rocked by a major political earthquake following the decision of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Wesley Bathiya, and 14 other lawmakers to formally resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Eko Hot Blog reports that this coordinated mass exit has significantly fueled ongoing speculations regarding Governor Umaru Fintiri’s imminent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Obivers note that the departure of such a large bloc from the 25-member House signals a pre-emptive consolidation of power designed to pave the way for the Governor’s anticipated transition to the ruling party.
The timing of these resignations is particularly noteworthy, coming just days after reports emerged that the APC national leadership had shelved its planned state congresses in Adamawa.
This unusual move by the APC was widely interpreted as a strategic concession to ensure that Governor Fintiri and his vast political machinery could be integrated into the party without internal friction.
While some APC loyalists have expressed concern over the bypassing of internal democratic processes, the party’s leadership appears focused on securing a high-profile defection that would shift the balance of power in the northeast region.
With the Speaker and his colleagues now independent of the PDP, the Adamawa House of Assembly has effectively transitioned into an APC-dominated legislative body.
This shift leaves the PDP structure in the state in a precarious position, as the majority of the legislative arm is now aligned with the Governor’s rumored new party.
Interestingly, the member representing Lamurde Constituency, Build Bauna, remains the only lawmaker whose political stance is currently unclear.
Bauna was notably absent during the plenary proceedings where the mass resignations were announced, leading to questions about his future alignment.
Political analysts suggest that this development represents a near-total collapse of the PDP’s influence within the state’s highest legislative circle.
The realignment is seen as a strategic calculation ahead of the 2027 general elections, as Governor Fintiri seeks to position himself and his allies within the national ruling party.
Such a move would not only redefine Adamawa’s power dynamics but also have a significant impact on the PDP’s overall strength in northern Nigeria.
While official confirmation from the Governor’s camp remains elusive, the actions of the state’s lawmakers suggest that a formal announcement may be imminent.
Sources within both the PDP and APC insist that the events unfolding in Yola are part of a carefully choreographed script aimed at a smooth political recalibration.
As the dust settles on this mass defection, the focus remains on Governor Fintiri and when he will officially make his move to the APC, a step that many now consider to be all but sealed.
