Fintiri Emerges APC Senatorial Candidate for Adamawa North

By Yagana Ali Yola.

Governor Ahmedu Umaru Fintiri has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for the Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, following the conclusion of the party’s primaries held on May 18.

The keenly contested exercise, which drew participation from delegates across the five local government areas of the zone, was conducted amid tight security and enthusiastic turnout by party faithful.

Announcing the results at the APC Secretariat in Mubi, the Returning Officer, Afraid Williams, described the primary as peaceful, transparent and credible. He commended party officials, delegates and security agencies for ensuring a smooth process throughout the exercise.

Williams explained that the election was conducted across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha local government areas, which collectively recorded a voting strength of 292,070.

According to him, a total of 174,514 voters were successfully accredited, while the same number of votes were cast during the exercise, reflecting what he described as impressive participation by party members.

Declaring the final results, Williams announced that Governor Ahmedu Umaru Fintiri polled 16,579 votes to secure victory and clinch the APC ticket for the Adamawa Northern Senatorial District ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

Other aspirants who participated in the contest recorded significant votes. Buba Kwacham garnered 6,958 votes, while Hamisu Maidugu secured 6,977 votes.

The Returning Officer further disclosed that results from all five local government areas were duly submitted by designated representatives before being collated at the party’s secretariat in Mubi prior to the official declaration.

Fintiri’s emergence is seen by political observers as a major development in the political landscape of Adamawa North, setting the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched senatorial contest in the next election cycle.

Party supporters who gathered at the collation centre erupted in jubilation shortly after the announcement, chanting solidarity songs and expressing optimism that the APC would strengthen its hold in the district during the forthcoming polls.