Adamawa APC gov aspirant quits party

A significant political tremor has hit the Adamawa State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the resignation of a key governorship aspirant, Mr. Maurice Vunobolki, and a large contingent of party members. Vunobolki's departure signals a fresh crisis within the party, rooted in deep-seated concerns about democratic processes and fairness.

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I recognised the signs of a system that is tilting toward impositions rather than democratic choices. There is a growing likelihood that decisions will be made through manipulated consensus rather than a transparent and credible process.

At a press conference in Yola, Vunobolki articulated his reasons for leaving, alleging that the party is tilting towards imposing candidates rather than allowing for genuine democratic choices. He pointed to a growing likelihood that decisions would be made through manipulated consensus, undermining the principles of transparency and fairness that he believes should guide the party's primary elections. He specifically accused Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of failing to uphold his promises of transparency.

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There are credible and evidential indications of irregular membership registration, using people’s NIN without their consent, aimed at having a large membership voting population in Yola North local government.

Furthermore, Vunobolki raised serious concerns about electoral integrity, citing "credible and evidential indications of irregular membership registration." He alleged that people's National Identification Numbers (NINs) were being used without consent, a tactic aimed at artificially inflating the voting population in key areas like Yola North local government. These developments, coupled with extensive consultations with stakeholders across the state, led him to announce his resignation effective April 13, 2026.

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In light of these developments and after extensive consultations with stakeholders across the state, I hereby announce my resignation from the All Progressives Congress effective from Monday, 13th April 2026.

Vunobolki stated that his decision was necessary to pursue a platform that guarantees transparency, fairness, and equal opportunities. He urged his supporters throughout Adamawa's 21 local governments to follow suit and await further guidance on their next political steps. This move casts a shadow over the APC's prospects in the state, potentially impacting their performance in upcoming general elections.

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I call on all my supporters across the 21 local governments of Adamawa state to also withdraw their membership from APC and await further guidance on our next steps.