Atiku’s Son Adamu Abubakar Quits PDP

The first son of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, Adamu Abubakar, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Earlier this month, Adamu also stepped down from his position as commissioner for works and energy development in Adamawa State.

His resignation followed the defection of the state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has heightened political realignments in the state.

In a letter dated March 4 and addressed to the PDP chairman of Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Adamu said his decision to resign from the party takes immediate effect.

“I hereby formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Jada 1 Ward with immediate effect,” the letter reads.

“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have served and the support extended to me by the ward leadership and members over the years.”

Adamu asked the ward chairman to accept the letter as formal notice of his resignation and forward it to the appropriate authorities.

Sources familiar with the development told reporters that the former commissioner may be heading to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).