Twenty-one local government chairmen and 226 councillors in Adamawa State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political realignment in the state.

The defections were confirmed by Adamawa APC Publicity Secretary, Victor Dogo, who said all 21 local government chairmen, area development administrators and 226 councillors had joined the ruling party at the national level.

According to Dogo, the elected officials decided to align with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who defected from the PDP to the APC in February 2026. He described the move as a continuation of their political relationship with the governor.

Most of the defectors reportedly submitted resignation letters to their respective PDP ward chairmen, citing personal reasons and consultations with family members, political associates and other stakeholders.

Among them was Akham Jalo, chairman of Demsa Local Government Area, who said his decision followed consultations with his family, political associates, stakeholders and residents of his council.

Jalo said he joined the APC to align with Fintiri’s political direction and attract more development to Demsa. He expressed hope that the move would bring additional benefits to the people of the local government area.

The development follows the June 2026 local government elections, in which the PDP won all 21 chairmanship seats and 226 councillorship positions, according to results announced by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission. The officials were subsequently inaugurated in June and July.

The latest defections represent a major change in the party affiliations of the elected council officials. However, their move does not by itself establish how residents will vote in the 2027 general elections or determine the future electoral strength of either party in the state.

The development comes as political parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with Adamawa remaining an important arena in the contest for political influence in the North-East.