Grassroots Or Party Switch? Gov Fintiri Speaks As APC Defection Speculation Grows

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has described himself as a grassroots politician who remains open to all possibilities, amid growing speculation about his political future.

The governor’s comments come against the backdrop of rumours that he may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

However, speaking to journalists on Thursday after presenting the 2026 budget to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Fintiri avoided giving a definitive answer on whether he plans to switch parties.

Responding to questions about the defection speculation and the timing of any possible move, the governor said, “I am a grassroots politician. When anything happens, you will judge me by it.”

He added that his current focus remains on strengthening the PDP, noting that the party is the platform that brought him to office.

“I am still working to organise the PDP, which is my party and which gave me the opportunity to be where I am today,” Fintiri stated.

Meanwhile, political realignments continue elsewhere, as four members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State recently defected from the PDP to the APC.

The lawmakers made the switch just a week after Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, joined the ruling party, further altering the state’s political landscape.

Those who moved to the APC are Manuchim Umezuruike of Port Harcourt I Federal Constituency; Boniface Emerengwa representing Ikwerre/Emuoha; Awake-Inombek Abiante of Andoni/Opobo; and Boma Goodhead of Asari-Toru Federal Constituency.

The defections underscore a broader wave of political realignment among key actors in Rivers State following recent developments at the state level.