Adamawa PDP Insists APC Won't Win 2027 Governorship Election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has no chance of winning the governorship election in 2027. PDP Chairman Belmont Dogo issued this bold prediction while speaking to journalists after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri swore in 21 local government chairmen and 226 councilors.

Dogo directly challenged the APC's governorship candidate, questioning their contributions to Adamawa State's development and their ties to the region. "If you look at the performance of the APC government in Adamawa State in the past, it is clear that the people of the state cannot vote for the APC," Dogo stated. He further pressed the candidate to disclose his personal contributions and even the location of his residence within Adamawa State, asserting, "We cannot accept political visitors to rule the state using AI."

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If you look at the performance of the APC government in Adamawa State in the past, it is clear that the people of the state cannot vote for the APC.

The PDP chairman attributed the party's recent success in the local government elections to its "vigorous campaign." Meanwhile, Governor Fintiri addressed the newly inaugurated local government officials, urging them to embrace his administration's "Fresh Air agenda" for grassroots development. He emphasized their crucial role as the "government at the grassroots" and their position to promote "pro-poor" policies aimed at improving rural dwellers' lives.

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We cannot accept political visitors to rule the state using AI.

Governor Fintiri reminded the officials of the solemnity and weight of their oath of office. He likened their responsibility to that of a priest, constantly reminding them of the heavy burden of public service. "You will stand before your Creator alone... to give an account of how you discharged the responsibilities of this office," he warned, stressing the importance of transparency, accountability, and unity.

Fintiri encouraged the council chairmen to be symbols of government in their respective areas, engage regularly with the populace, and dispel any misconceptions between the government and the governed. He also called for close collaboration with traditional rulers and development area administrators to rebuild trust and confidence in the government's intentions.

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As chairmen of councils, you are the government at the grassroots. You are in a vantage position to project government policies that are pro-poor and intended to improve the lives of our rural dwellers.