Title: Adamawa PDP Chairman, 21 LG Leaders Dump Party for APC in Major Realignment Date Published: 28 February 2026 Description:  The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, has resigned his position alongside members of the State Working Committee, party executives, and 21 local government chairmen, defecting en masse to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Madagali announced the decision on Friday at the party secretariat in Yola, describing the move as a collective and well-considered action following wide consultations with stakeholders across the state.The defection marks a major political shift in Adamawa and comes on the heels of the reported defection of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to the APC, further reshaping the state’s political landscape.Addressing party members and supporters, Madagali said the decision was driven by the need for political alignment to sustain good governance and protect ongoing development initiatives in the state.“I, Alhaji Hamza Madagali, hereby resign as Chairman and member of the PDP to join the APC with immediate effect,” he declared. “This decision is about continuity, stability, and securing greater dividends of democracy for the people of Adamawa.”He explained that the move was aimed at consolidating achievements recorded under the current administration and ensuring a united front in advancing the state’s development agenda.Madagali urged the defecting executive members and local government chairmen to remain united and focused on the overall interest of the state, stressing that unity was essential for political relevance and effective governance.“Unity will keep us strong and relevant. Together, we must remain committed to peace, stability, and the advancement of Adamawa,” he said.He further emphasised that the political realignment should not distract from governance or service delivery, adding that the welfare and progress of the people must remain paramount above party considerations.Madagali assured supporters that the transition would be peaceful and conducted in line with democratic principles, noting that their collective resolve was to strengthen governance and deliver tangible benefits to citizens across the state. Attached Images: e0bfd5cdcde45c73d09b27db7044bc6874dbf8ebad9341aff6e03e7d49567f57.jpg Attached Video: None