US EditionBREAKING: Atiku son, Adamu Abubakar resigns as Adamawa Commissioner
Adamu Atiku Abubakar resigned after Governor Fintiri's defection to the All Progressives Congress, citing deep personal reflection and careful consideration.
- Yesterday, Adamu Atiku Abubakar resigned as Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, in a letter dated March 2, 2026, to the governor.
- Amid the reported defection, the resignation arrived shortly after the governor of Adamawa State reportedly switched parties, stirring political reactions.
- Adamu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and thanked the people of Adamawa State, saying his decision followed `deep personal reflection and careful consideration` in the resignation letter dated March 2, 2026.
- He closed the resignation letter with prayers for the governor, saying `May Allah continue to guide and strengthen you in the service of our dear state` and submitted it to Governor Fintiri, effective from March 2, 2026.
- Given his family connection and recent developments, observers flagged the resignation's significance, as Adamu is the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, following the governor's reported defection to the APC.
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BREAKING: Atiku son, Adamu Abubakar resigns as Adamawa Commissioner
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Adamu Atiku Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has stepped down from his role as Adamawa State Commissioner for Works and Energy Development. His resignation came shortly after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter dated March […]
Atiku Resigns As Adamawa Commissioner For Works, Energy
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