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The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos K. Yohanna, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Senator Amos said his decision to quit PDP becomes necessary considering internal crisis which has continued to rock the political party. He said that he had resigned his membership after a meaningful consultation with his  constituents, saying, " Today, I have officially resigned from my position as a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP)". He added that in the process of deliberation, his constituents demonstrated strong unity and consensus, expressing their agreement to stand firmly behind in at the critical moment.  "Over time, the persistent internal crisis, unresolved conflicts, and lack of cohesion within the party have made it increasingly difficult for me to effectively contribute meaningfully to the growth and stability of the party", he stated. He appreciated the opportunities, support, and cooperation...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, received 3 names of commissioner nominees for screening and subsequent confirmation. News Platform  The nominees include Sali Idris (Maiha LGA), Eng. Muhammed Suleiman ( Mubi North LGA), Chubado Mohammed (Jada LGA). The assembly also received the name of Iliya Gaji (Mubi North LGA) for screening and confirmation as member Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission. The list of the nominees is contained in separate letters forwarded to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and read at the assembly by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. The Speaker directed the clerk to inform the nominees to appear along side their curriculum vitae before the assembly on Monthly, 9th March, 2026 for screening.

A Yola High Court in Adamawa State presided by Justice Musa Usman, on Tuesday, struck out a suit challenging the creation of Fufore Emirate. News Platform  Justice Usman, struck out the suit for failure of the plaintiffs to prove that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the Adamawa State House of Assembly had failed to take necessary action before creating Fufore emirate. He declared that the plaintiffs had failed to file or serve the defendants with pre-action notice of one month before their action, insisting that there was no evidence to show that they have filed or served the defendants with the notice. The judge further declared in his judgement that the plaintiffs lack locus standi to institute the suit, stating that the plaintiffs dragged the defendants to court in their capacity and not as representatives of Fulbe in Adamawa Emirate. In their suit marked: HC/ADSY/14/2025, the plaintiffs including Alh. Musa Halilu Ahmed (Dujima Adamawa), Alh. Mustapha Dahiru (Yerima Adamawa) a...

As reactions continue to trail the defection of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa  State, the Member representing Guyuk Constituency at the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sunday  Peter, says the defection will add value to APC as well as attract more developmental projects. Rt. Hon. Sunday Peter, who stated this while reacting on the defection of the Governor, Commissioners, Special Advisers, PDP structure as well as resignation of 15 members of House of Assembly, described Fintiri's decision as a welcome development. He stated that he is not surprised with the defection looking at the history of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, since he delved into politics. He described political party as a vehicle which conveys someone to a particular destination, saying that Fintiri had made his position known that his decision to align with APC is not based on his personal interest or political ambition but bring more dividends of democr...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the opposition All Progressives Congress. Fintiri cross carpeted to APC in a statewide broadcast where he announced his defection in Yola, on Friday, saying his defection followed a wide consultations with large spectrum of his electorate. He said that they have resolved to politically aligned themselves with the APC in order to effectively support and leverage on the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

Hussaini Hammangabdo, Yola  Adamawa Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta has hosted staff of her office to Ramadan and lent breaking of fast at her residence. The event brought together Muslims and Christians staff who work across various departments under her office to a common ground to foster unity and peaceful coexistence. Speaking on behalf of the Deputy Governor, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mrs Deborah Ngbale, appreciated the mutual understanding between the workers aimed ensuring optimal service delivery. Ngbale commeded workers for their dedication and lauded the Deputy Governor's efforts in carrying everyone along even as she prayed that sky could be her limit in all future endeavors. In his vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary Deputy Governor's office, Mr Daniel Soyi lauded initiative introduced to better the welfare of staff by Her Excellency. The event is been organised yearly where different groups, individuals and religious organizations converged together t...