Fourteen members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Suleiman Gankuba, ALGON Chairman in Adamawa, disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday in Yola.
Gankuba said the decision was guided by conviction and a shared commitment to stand in solidarity with the state governor.
He said the move reflected renewed determination to better serve constituents at the grassroots.
The chairman said their decision aligned with citizens’ aspirations for continuity, stability and progress.
He said: “Our movement is not an abandonment of principles but a reaffirmation of them.
“We are joining the APC as partners ready to work, not as strangers, with vision and resolve to deepen development and strengthen governance.”
He said their alignment with the APC was aimed at consolidating ongoing development efforts and ensuring sustained growth across local government areas.
Gankuba added that seven other ALGON members were consulting stakeholders and grassroots supporters before taking a final decision on their political alignment.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has also formally defected to the APC.
In a related development, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa, has resigned alongside the state working committee, executive members and 21 local government chairmen.
Madagali confirmed the decision on Friday at the party secretariat in Yola, confirming their collective defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development marks a significant political shift in the state and follows the defection of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri to the APC.
Addressing party members, Madagali said the governor’s leadership direction required “collective alignment to sustain good governance and protect ongoing development”.
He described the decision as carefully considered after consultations with stakeholders across the state.
“I, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, have resigned as Chairman and member of the PDP to join the APC with immediate effect.
“This is about continuity, stability, and securing greater dividends of democracy for our people,” he said.
Madagali said the move was driven by the need to consolidate achievements recorded under the present administration.
He urged executive members and local government chairmen to remain united and act in the overall interest of the state.
“Unity will keep us strong and relevant. Together, let us remain committed to peace, stability, and the advancement of Adamawa,” he said.
He stressed that political realignment should not distract from governance or service delivery to citizens.
Madagali maintained that their foremost responsibility remained the progress and welfare of Adamawa above party interests.
He assured supporters that the transition would be peaceful and guided by respect for democratic principles. (NAN)
