Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued a stern warning to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against engaging in anti-party activities, amid growing discontent over the conduct of the party’s primary elections.
Speaking during a Sallah homage reception with APC executives at the Government House in Yola on Thursday, Fintiri urged party members to prioritize unity and avoid actions that could undermine the party’s prospects in the 2027 general elections.
The governor’s admonition comes just one week after the primaries for governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, and state assembly positions, which many party members alleged were marred by imposition of candidates. This perception has fueled resentment among those who felt sidelined, echoing the disunity that contributed to the APC’s losses in the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections in the state.
Fintiri emphasized that the candidates who emerged from the primaries were divinely chosen and expressed confidence in their ability to defeat opponents from other parties. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering political stability and ensuring that all APC candidates secure victory in the upcoming polls.
The state APC chairman, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, who led the executive team on the Eid al-Kabir visit, thanked Governor Fintiri for his role in overseeing the primaries and reaffirmed the party’s support for the governor’s leadership.
Fintiri called on all party members to work collectively for the party’s success and avoid any form of disloyalty that could jeopardize their chances in 2027.