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By Tracy Moses
Adamu Abubakar, the first son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, setting the stage for his anticipated governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 election.
Adamu tendered his resignation in a letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Although he did not state specific reasons for stepping down, his exit comes days after Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Until his resignation, Adamu oversaw key infrastructure and energy projects in the state. He is now set to contest the Adamawa State governorship election in 2027 on a platform yet to be formally announced. His father, Atiku Abubakar, is said to have endorsed his ambition.
In a statement issued Monday night by his personal assistant and media aide, Abdulaziz Jauro, the former commissioner expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve.
“My principal is deeply grateful to His Excellency for the rare privilege and confidence bestowed upon him to serve in such a strategic capacity,” the statement read.
Adamu described his appointment as “an honour of immense significance” and pledged continued loyalty to the developmental aspirations of the state.
“He views his stewardship at the Ministry of Works and Energy Development as a period of impactful service and productive collaboration,” Jauro said. “He remains committed to the growth, unity, and progress of Adamawa State, even as he explores new avenues of contributing to public service.”
The statement further noted that Adamu extended appreciation to his father “for granting him the moral support and blessing to serve the people of Adamawa State.”
He also commended the Permanent Secretaries of Works and Energy, directors, engineers and staff of the ministry “for their professionalism, resilience and dedication to infrastructural advancement across the state.”
According to the aide, the former commissioner conveyed “special appreciation to the people of Jada for their steadfast prayers, encouragement and unwavering support” throughout his tenure.
“He emphasised that his resignation does not mark the end of his commitment to public service, but rather the beginning of new avenues for developmental collaboration,” the statement added.
Governor Fintiri had, in a statewide broadcast last Friday, announced his formal defection to the APC, declaring that members of his cabinet and the PDP structure in the state had moved with him to the ruling party. Within 24 hours, no fewer than 22 commissioners and special advisers also announced their defection.
Adamu’s resignation, however, signals a different political path, as he positions himself for the 2027 governorship race in Adamawa, a move that could reshape the state’s political landscape in the coming months.