By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamu Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from Fintiri’s cabinet.
Adamu’s action is as a result of Fintiri’s action to move to Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ahmed, Former Vice President Atiku’s eldest son, said, despite strained relationship with Fintiri which led the Waziri Adamawa, his father, to shift to the opposition coalition of ADC, he remained in Fintiri’s cabinet.
In his letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Fintiri, Adamu formally stepped down from the State Executive Council with immediate effect.
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He expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to him to serve and described his tenure as a privilege under the governor’s leadership.
In his statement, he wrote, “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”.
Adamu’s decision follows recent developments involving Abba Atiku Abubakar, who reportedly aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a move that altered long-standing political equations in Adamawa State.
According to family sources and with the situation on ground, suggested that Adamu’s resignation is tied to efforts to harmonize political positions within the family and reposition it ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At the time of this report, Atiku never made any formal declaration of defection, close associate however, describe the development as a strategic consolidation rather than a spontaneous withdrawal from office.
Adamu Atiku thanked governor Fintiri and the people of Adamawa State for the love and support they accorded to him leading to his success in the ministry of works and energy development.
Stressing that, “I remain profoundly grateful for the confidence and trust Your Excellency reposed in me throughout my tenure,” also offering prayers for the governor’s continued success.
Meanwhile, Adamu nor his associates have yet announced their next political step, but it is speculated he will likely will remain in PDP to aspire for the Governorship. Others, said, he may align more closely with his father’s political aspirations despite remaining in the government in the light of strained relationship with his father.
