21 Adamawa LG chairmen, 226 councillors dump PDP for APC

All 21 local government chairman and 226 councillors have resigned from the People’s Democratic party (PDP) and joined the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State.

Most of the council chairmen resigned from the PDP on Monday 19th October 2026 through letters addressed to their various party’s ward chairmen across the 21 local councils in the state.

In some of resignation letters sighted by this reporter, the chairmen cited personal reasons following consultations with their families and political Associates.

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In his resignation letter dated 19th October 2026, the chairman of Demsa Local Government Area, Mr.Akham Jalo, said he decided to leave the PDP for the ruling party after consultations with his family, political associates, stakeholders and the good people of Demsa.

‎”My decision to join the APC was informed by the need to align with the progressive vision of His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and to attract more dividends of democracy to the people of Demsa.
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‎”This movement is for collective progress, unity and development and my administration remains committed to good governance, peace and the welfare of the people,” Jalo noted.
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Jalo expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and members of the PDP for the opportunity given to him to serve, and assured the people of Demsa that his defection to the APC will open new doors of opportunities and accelerated development for the council.
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‎He called on his supporters and loyalists to remain calm, united and to rally behind the APC for a greater Demsa, a greater Adamawa and a greater Nigeria.

Confirming the development, the state publicity Secretary of the APC, Victor Dogo, said all the 21 council chairmen have moved to the party today (Monday 19th October 2026).

Dogo attributed their defection to a move to align with their political godfather, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who has been there for them always.

“All the 21 local government area chairmen, Area development administrators and the 226 councillors in the state.

““They are all aligning with their godfather, Governor Fintiri, who paved the way for them. They said they felt they were wasting their time by not being on the same political platform as their godfather,” Dogo said.

Political analysts in the state described the defection as a staged move that had long been in the works.
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