By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has unveiled the leadership structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, appointing National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman, retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, as co-chairman.

The appointments were announced in a statement issued in Yola by Humwashi Wonosikou, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary.

Mr Fintiri will head the council, while his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has been named Deputy Chairman I. The APC governorship candidate in the state, Ahmed Galadima, will serve as Deputy Chairman II.

The governor also appointed Titus Solomon as Director-General of the campaign council, with Ambassador Peter Kevin designated as Campaign Director.

The council brings together party leaders, key stakeholders, and youth and women representatives from Adamawa’s 21 local government areas.

According to the statement, the composition is intended to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence and ensure broad participation in its campaign activities.

Mr Fintiri urged the appointees to work together, coordinate their efforts and mobilise support for the APC to secure victory in the 2027 elections at all levels.

He said the structure reflects the party’s emphasis on inclusiveness and grassroots engagement as preparations for the general elections gather momentum.

Adamawa APC Elders Reject Consensus, Back Peter Fwa for Senate Race

By Musa Garba, Yola

A coalition of elders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southern Adamawa has opposed any move to adopt consensus arrangements ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that only open and transparent primaries can guarantee fairness within the party.

The position was made known on Friday during a gathering held in Numan Local Government Area, where the elders formally endorsed Mr Peter Fwa for the Adamawa South Senatorial seat.

The Adamawa South Senatorial District comprises the following local government areas: Numan, Lamurde, Demsa, Guyuk, Shelleng, Ganye, Jada, Mayo-Belwa, and Toungo.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr Muyinani Aini said the elders had carefully assessed political developments within the APC as preparations for the next general election gather momentum.

He explained that the group favours a democratic primary process that would allow party members to freely choose their candidates rather than adopt consensus arrangements.

“We believe the party should embrace a transparent and peaceful primary election process. Direct primaries remain the best option for ensuring credibility and fairness,” Aini stated.

He added that, despite ongoing political consultations and alignments within the party, the elders considered Peter Fwa the most suitable aspirant to represent the district in the Senate race.

According to him, Fwa’s political history and loyalty to the APC distinguished him among other contenders.

Aini recalled that Fwa contested for the same senatorial position in 2019 and enjoyed widespread support before eventually stepping aside in the interest of party unity.

“He demonstrated discipline and respect for party leadership by yielding to collective decisions at the time. Since then, he has remained committed to the APC without seeking personal rewards or appointments,” he said.

The APC elder further described Fwa as a grassroots politician who had consistently contributed to party growth across wards, local governments and the state.

He noted that the aspirant had also supported various community-based programs, including youth empowerment initiatives, scholarship schemes, skill acquisition projects, and peace-building activities across the southern zone.

While acknowledging the credentials of other aspirants, Aini argued that many former office holders from the area had not delivered enough developmental impact despite occupying public positions for years.

The group therefore appealed to key political stakeholders, including Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and APC leaders in the state, to support Fwa’s ambition ahead of the 2027 polls.

Aini said the endorsement reflected the collective decision of the elders, expressing optimism that the move would strengthen the APC’s chances in the forthcoming elections.

APC Chieftain Mustapha Joins Adamawa Governorship Race, Promises to Deepen Development

A prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has officially declared his ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State, vowing to strengthen ongoing developmental projects and introduce policies aimed at improving the welfare of residents.

Salihu made the declaration on Wednesday in Yola, where he unveiled his governorship aspiration before party supporters and stakeholders.

The former North-East Zonal Vice Chairman of the APC said his administration, if elected, would preserve and advance the achievements recorded under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, particularly in infrastructure renewal, economic growth, and social intervention programmes.

According to him, sustaining progress in the state requires leadership that can consolidate existing gains while introducing fresh ideas capable of driving broader development across communities.

Salihu stated that he anchors his vision for the state on inclusive leadership, accountability, and policies that directly address the needs of ordinary citizens.

He also pledged to ensure prudent management of public resources and efficient delivery of government services across critical sectors.

The APC stalwart further stressed the importance of collaboration with the Federal Government, saying he would work closely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to attract federal projects, investments, and security support to the state.

Salihu assured party members and residents that he would uphold the confidence placed in him by political leaders and the electorate if entrusted with the governorship mandate.

Speaking during the event, the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, described Salihu as a dependable and experienced politician with the capacity to lead the state.

Wesley urged residents and APC supporters to rally behind the aspirant in the forthcoming 2027 election, noting that his emergence could help sustain developmental momentum in the state after the current administration.

As part of activities marking his declaration, Salihu also paid a visit to the APC secretariat, where he formally presented himself to party officials and submitted his nomination documents.