Adamawa PDP Chairmen and 226 Councillors Defect to APC

Twenty-one local government area chairmen and 226 councillors in Adamawa State, elected on the PDP platform, have defected to the APC. The defections began on Monday, October 19, and continued into Tuesday; the officials generally cited personal reasons and consultations with family and political associates. Demsa chairman Akham Jalo said he wanted to align with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s vision and bring more democratic benefits to residents. Adamawa APC publicity secretary Victor Dogo confirmed the move; the officials were elected in June, after Fintiri left the PDP.