A number one governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Maurice Vunobolki, has introduced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Talking at a press briefing in Yola on Tuesday, Vunobolki cited considerations over an absence of transparency, equity, and inside democracy inside the get together.
He mentioned his choice was influenced by “latest developments within the APC that contradict earlier assurances of fairness and a degree taking part in area.”
Vunobolki revealed that he had defected from the Peoples Democratic Get together to the APC on February 23, 2026, following assurances from get together leaders and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who was additionally anticipated to affix the APC on the time.
Nevertheless, he famous that present developments inside the get together and the state authorities have undermined these guarantees.
Describing the political ambiance as a repeat of previous patterns, he warned that the system seems to be drifting in the direction of imposition moderately than democratic selection.
“As somebody who has been energetic in Nigeria’s political area for years, I can see indicators of a system leaning in the direction of imposition.
“There’s a rising threat that selections will probably be made by way of manipulated consensus as an alternative of a clear and credible course of,” he mentioned.
Regardless of his resignation, Vunobolki maintained that he stays within the governorship race, though he has but to announce his subsequent political platform.
He additionally known as on his supporters throughout the state to withdraw from the APC and await additional directions relating to his subsequent political transfer.
In the meantime, observers observe that though his exit might have come sooner than anticipated, rising dissatisfaction amongst those that joined the APC alongside Governor Fintiri may result in extra defections within the close to future.