Adamu Abubakar, the first son of Nigeria’s former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking another notable development in the evolving political landscape of Adamawa State.
Adamu confirmed his decision in a resignation letter dated March 4 and addressed to the PDP chairman of Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, stating that his departure from the party takes immediate effect.
“I hereby formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Jada 1 Ward with immediate effect,” the letter read.
He also expressed gratitude to the ward leadership and party members for the support he received during his time in the party.
“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have served and the support extended to me by the ward leadership and members over the years,” he added, requesting that the letter be communicated to the relevant party authorities.
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The resignation comes shortly after Adamu stepped down from his position as commissioner for works and energy development in Adamawa State earlier this month.
His exit from the PDP also follows the reported defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, from the opposition party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that has stirred fresh political realignments in the state.
Sources familiar with the development indicated that Adamu may be preparing to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), although no official confirmation has yet been made regarding his next political affiliation.
Adamu’s resignation is seen by observers as part of the broader shifts currently shaping political alliances in Adamawa and beyond, particularly as political actors begin positioning themselves ahead of future electoral contests.
While the former commissioner has not publicly announced his next move, his departure from the PDP adds another layer to the ongoing political recalibration within the state and the wider opposition landscape.