A prominent governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing concerns over a lack of transparency, fairness, and internal democracy within the party.
Speaking at a news briefing in Yola on Tuesday, Vunobolki said his decision followed “recent developments in the APC that contradict earlier assurances of equity and a level playing field.” He explained that he had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the APC on February 23, 2025, after receiving assurances from both the party and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who was also poised to join the APC at the time. However, he said the prevailing actions within the party and state government undermined those promises.
Describing the current political climate as a repeat of past patterns, Vunobolki asserted that the system is increasingly driven by imposition rather than democratic choice. “As a long-standing participant in Nigeria’s political space, I recognise the signs of a system that is tilting towards impositions; there is a growing likelihood that decisions will be made through manipulated consensus rather than a transparent and credible process,” he said.
Vunobolki confirmed he remains a governorship aspirant but has yet to decide on his next political affiliation. He urged his supporters across the state to withdraw from the APC and await further directives on the next political direction.
His resignation, while perhaps sooner than some in Adamawa had anticipated, aligns with growing complaints from others who were influenced into the APC by Governor Fintiri. Observers suggest that more defections could follow in the near future, as dissatisfaction within the party continues to mount.
