Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, has officially resigned from his position.
In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu cited “deep personal reflection and careful consideration” as the reasons for his exit after serving two successful terms since his nomination in October 2019.
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The letter reads in part: “The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, Alhaji Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned from his position after serving two successful terms in office. I remain profoundly grateful for the confidence and trust Your Excellency reposed in me throughout my tenure. Your support provided the enabling environment to carry out the responsibilities of the office with dedication and commitment.
“I also extend my sincere appreciation to the good people of Adamawa State for their understanding, prayers, and support during my time in service. Their encouragement has been a constant source of strength.”
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Adamu did not explicitly state whether his resignation was politically motivated. Governor Fintiri’s Response Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Governor Fintiri described the resignation as voluntary and said the state government “excused” Adamu to allow him to align politically with his father.
“We excused him. I don’t think he really wanted to resign. We excuse him from the government so that he can pitch with his father, which is the normal thing to do.
“I earlier told you, some of these things do not only surround politics; morality also comes in. We felt at this moment he needed to be excused to join his father so that they could go along,” Fintiri said.
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Political Context The resignation comes just days after Governor Fintiri, 59, officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Several commissioners and members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly also defected alongside the governor.
Fintiri, elected under the PDP and now in his second term, is the latest in a growing list of governors and high-profile figures switching to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adamu’s father, Atiku Abubakar, is a heavyweight in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and widely expected to run for president again in 2027.
The developments add another layer of political realignment and intrigue in the North-East geopolitical zone and nationally as parties position for the 2027 polls.
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By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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