Ahmadu Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), a defection that involved 22 out of the 24 commissioners from his cabinet. This significant political move underscores a potential shift in the political landscape of the region, indicating Fintiri's desire to realign himself with the ruling party at the national level. The defection was officially announced in a statewide broadcast, signaling Fintiri's commitment to the APC's agenda, which may influence upcoming elections and governance in Adamawa State.

In contrast, Adamu Atiku, the commissioner for works and energy development and son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, chose not to follow his governor in this political transition. His absence during the defection announcement and the omission of his name from the defector list highlighted a personal and political dilemma shaped by his family ties. Adamu's refusal to join the APC is reportedly linked to his father's longstanding political influence and the implications of such a defection on their family dynamics.

This political split within the cabinet points to a larger narrative regarding loyalty, family influence, and political affiliations in Nigeria's political sphere. With family members divided in their allegiance, it raises questions about future political alignments as the 2023 elections approach, and how these dynamics will play a role in shaping the political discourse in Adamawa State and beyond.