In a significant development that has reshaped the political dynamics in Adamawa State, the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, along with 14 other members of the House, formally resigned their membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The resignations were announced during a plenary session at the Assembly complex in Yola, where the affected lawmakers submitted individual letters citing persistent and irreconcilable crises at both the national and state levels of the PDP.
They described the internal conflicts as having rendered the party dysfunctional, making it impossible for them to continue as members in good conscience.
Leading the exodus, Speaker Bathiya Wesley emphasized that the decision stemmed from deep concerns over the PDP's ongoing national leadership tussles and inability to provide effective direction.
Other defecting lawmakers included notable figures such as the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Mamuno Raymond; Hon. Moses Yerima Zah (Michika Constituency); Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo; and several others representing various constituencies across the state.
Sources close to the Assembly indicate that the move has shifted the balance of power, granting the All Progressives Congress (APC) a clear majority in the House.
Several of the resigning lawmakers have expressed readiness to align with any political direction chosen by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, signaling strong loyalty to the governor and hinting at coordinated realignments.
Political analysts and insiders suggest that these resignations may serve as a precursor to a larger wave of defections, potentially including Governor Fintiri himself, who has faced mounting speculation about moving to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor's allies in the state executive, federal lawmakers, and other stakeholders are reportedly engaged in consultations that could culminate in a mass exit from the PDP.
This development comes amid broader political shifts in Nigeria's North-East region, where other PDP governors have recently realigned with the APC. Observers note that such moves reflect strategic calculations to secure stronger federal support, enhanced development partnerships, and better positioning for future electoral contests.
The resigning lawmakers have yet to formally announce their new party affiliation, though indications point toward the APC. They have assured constituents of continued commitment to delivering good governance and dividends of democracy regardless of platform.