APC Chairman Promises Transparent 2027 Primaries as Adamawa Guber Race Gathers Steam

Aliyu Musa, Adamawa

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, has pledged that the party will conduct a credible, open and transparent governorship primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Madagali gave the assurance on Friday in Jimeta when he received one of the party’s governorship hopefuls, Mr Felix Tangwami, stressing that fairness and equal opportunity would guide the selection process.

He said the party leadership under his watch would not favour any aspirant, ensuring that all contestants would compete on a level field.

“Every aspirant will be given a fair chance. We are determined to organise a primary election that reflects the true will of party members and upholds democratic values,” he stated.

The APC chairman further noted that the same standard of transparency would apply across all elective contests, from the State House of Assembly to the governorship, adding that the party is committed to strengthening internal democracy.

Earlier, Tangwami, who currently serves as the Commissioner for Health in the state, congratulated Madagali on his emergence as party chairman and reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC.

He explained that his visit was to formally inform the party leadership of his intention to contest the governorship, describing his ambition as a call to serve the people of Adamawa.

According to him, unity, discipline and respect for party structures will remain central to his political journey.

Tangwami acknowledged the strides recorded under Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, noting that his experience in government has positioned him to build on existing achievements while introducing fresh ideas.

He outlined key areas of focus to include economic growth, industrial development, youth and women empowerment, agriculture, improved healthcare delivery, enhanced security and affordable housing.

“Our goal is to expand opportunities, support businesses and improve the overall quality of life for our people,” he said.

The aspirant also emphasised the importance of credible primaries, rejecting any form of candidate imposition and insisting that a transparent process remains the best way to produce widely accepted leaders.

In a separate engagement, Tangwami met with members of the Forum of Special Assistants to the Governor, where he reiterated his commitment to inclusive leadership and accountability.

Speaking on behalf of the forum, its chairman, Mr Adamu Kiri, expressed confidence in Tangwami’s capacity and urged him to actively participate in the primary election, warning against consensus arrangements that could weaken democratic credibility within the party.

2027: Gov. Fintiri pledges to deliver Adamawa to President Tinubu

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has assured to deliver the state to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives  Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.

Fintiri stated this at the just concluded APC State Congress held in Yola that produces Alhaji Hamza Madagali and Mustapha Ribadu as the Chairman and Secretary of the party respectively.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fintiri and his supporters recently defected from People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to APC.

Fintiri said that as the leader of the APC in the state, he would make sure that everyone is carried along for the victory of the party at all levels.

“I am formally declaring an onslaught to win because winning is in our DNA”, he said.

He congratulated the new executives and charged them to be fair, just and accountable.

“I assure you of a tremendous support in the discharge of your responsibilities while admonishing that you be fair, just and accountable to every member of the party.

“Your major job is to grow the party, level the ground for all contestants and win elections for our candidates from the presidency down to the council level”, he said.

In his remarks, the new state Chairman of APC, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, who was formally the chairman of PDP before defecting with Fintiri to APC, expressed the new executives readiness to work towards the victory of APC and to make Adamawa stronger and more united.

He thanked President Tinubu for impacting positively in the country and assured their support for more development.

Madagali called on all aspirants to carry out their campaign with respect to one another and remain peaceful.

He assured that under his leadership, there would be no favourite candidate as a level playing grounds will be provided for all.

Madagali also called for total respect to party leadership at all levels.(NAN)

Adamawa Crisis: Bwatiye Group Urges Tinubu to Step In as Communal Violence Claims 12 Lives

The Pene Da Bwatiye Development Association Worldwide has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the renewed communal violence between the Bachama and Tchobo communities in Adamawa State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clash, which has reportedly left 12 people dead, has thrown the affected communities in Lamurde Local Government Area into fear and uncertainty.

Speaking at a press conference in Yola on Friday, the association’s president, Chief James Iliya, said the conflict, which centers on a long-standing farmland dispute between the Tchobo and Bwatiye communities of Rigangun and Waduku, first erupted in July before resurfacing again on Monday.

Iliya called for the setting up of an independent and transparent judicial panel of inquiry to thoroughly investigate the killings. He said the panel should include respected civil society leaders, human rights experts, and judicial officials, as well as representatives of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS), with its findings made public.

According to him, swift intervention by the Federal Government is critical to restoring peace and rebuilding trust among the affected communities.

“We appeal to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, and the Chief of Defence Staff to intervene without delay and initiate these restorative steps,” Iliya said.

“The world is watching. Our grief is deep, but our determination to pursue justice and peace remains unshaken.”

The association further demanded formal apologies and comprehensive reparations from the Nigerian Army and the Federal Government to the families of the 12 women reportedly killed during the crisis. Iliya added that support should also be extended to other victims currently receiving treatment in hospitals across the state.

Meanwhile, NAN reports that the spokesperson of the 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Yola, Capt. Olusegun Abidoye, has dismissed claims that the women who died during a peaceful protest in Lamurde on Monday were shot by soldiers.

The situation remains tense as calls grow for an impartial investigation and decisive action to prevent further bloodshed.