Atiku’s Son Resigns After Fintiri Joined APC

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.

This comes a few days after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri led 22 commissioners and special advisers, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other stakeholders to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fintiri is the eighth governor to leave his party for the APC within the last year: seven from PDP and one from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

His defection now brings to 30 the number of governors in APC.

The defection carries national symbolism as Adamawa is the home state of the former Vice President, one of the most influential figures in the fledgling opposition coalition – the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Fintiri, the son of the former Vice President said his decision followed deep personal reflection and careful consideration.

The letter said, “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.”