The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Wesley Bathiya, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) alongside 14 other lawmakers, marking a major political shift in Adamawa State.
Their resignations were communicated during plenary on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, confirming a coordinated exit that immediately alters the numerical strength of parties within the state legislature.
The lawmakers have yet to formally announce the platform they intend to join.
The development has intensified political conversations in the state, particularly amid sustained speculation that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri may be weighing a possible departure from the PDP.
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Although discussions about his political future have circulated in recent weeks, no official declaration of defection has been made by the governor as of press time.
Observers view the lawmakers’ move as part of a broader political recalibration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The situation is also being interpreted as a test of strength between the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (Nigeria), which has been seeking to expand its influence across key states.
With the exit of the Speaker and 14 members, attention now shifts to how the Assembly will reorganize its leadership structure and whether further defections will follow.
Both party officials and government representatives are yet to issue comprehensive statements outlining the full implications of the development.