In a significant shake-up in Adamawa State politics, two influential All Progressives Congress (APC) members, Mohammed Hassan Turaki and Mallam Salihu Baba Ahmed, are reportedly defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Mohammed Hassan Turaki, former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, and Mallam Salihu Baba Ahmed, ex-Chairman of Yola North Local Government, were key figures in Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani’s gubernatorial campaign. Their departure is a substantial blow to the APC.
Turaki and Baba Ahmed met with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri behind closed doors. Sources reveal that Turaki has decided to return to the PDP, effective immediately, citing the APC’s unresolved internal crisis as a primary reason.
This defection weakens the Adamawa State opposition, as Governor Fintiri’s development projects have already gained momentum
Baba Ahmed will consult with associates before making a final decision, but social media rumors suggest both men are set to join Fintiri’s camp.
This defection weakens the Adamawa State opposition, as Governor Fintiri’s development projects have already gained momentum. The move may trigger a mass exodus from the APC, further consolidating PDP’s grip on the state.
PDP officials will formally accept Turaki and Baba Ahmed into the party on a yet-to-be-announced date. This development is expected to reshape Adamawa’s political landscape, potentially paving the way for greater PDP dominance.
If you can’t beat them, join them
Observers describe this defection as a strategic move, citing the APC’s internal conflicts and Fintiri’s impressive governance record. “If you can’t beat them, join them” seems to be the prevailing sentiment, as more politicians may follow Turaki and Baba Ahmed’s lead.