Atiku’s Son, Adamu Abubakar, Resigns as Adamawa Commissioner
Adamu Atiku 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.
In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.”
“I write to formally tender my resignation from the office of Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, effective from today, 2nd March, 2026,” the letter stated.
He described his time in office as a privilege and expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve under his administration. According to Adamu, serving in the cabinet allowed him to contribute to infrastructural growth and energy development efforts across the state.
“It has been a rare honour and privilege to serve under your visionary leadership and to contribute, in my modest capacity, to the infrastructural growth and development of our dear state,” he wrote.
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Adamu also extended gratitude to the people of Adamawa State for their support and cooperation during his tenure. He noted that the trust placed in him created an enabling environment to carry out his responsibilities with dedication and commitment.
“I remain profoundly grateful for the confidence and trust Your Excellency reposed in me throughout my tenure. Your support provided the enabling environment to carry out the responsibilities of the office with dedication and commitment. I also extend my sincere appreciation to the good people of Adamawa State for their understanding, prayers, and support during my time in service,” he added.
He concluded his letter with prayers for the governor’s continued leadership, saying, “May Allah continue to guide and strengthen you in the service of our dear state.”
Adamu’s resignation comes amid significant political shifts in Adamawa State. Recently, Governor Fintiri and 22 commissioners formally announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress on February 27, 2026.
Notably, Adamu was absent from the list of commissioners who accompanied the governor during the defection announcement, fueling speculation about his political stance. DAILY POST had earlier reported that he opted not to defect to the APC alongside the governor and other cabinet members.
While Adamu did not explicitly state political reasons for his resignation, observers suggest that the timing may be connected to the broader realignment within the state’s political structure. His father, Atiku Abubakar, remains a prominent figure within the PDP at the national level, further intensifying interest in the development.
The resignation has sparked mixed reactions among political commentators and citizens, with some viewing it as a principled decision, while others see it within the broader context of political family dynamics in Nigeria.
As Adamawa State navigates its new political direction under the APC banner, attention will remain on how the reshuffling of key positions, including the Works and Energy Development portfolio, will impact governance and infrastructure projects in the state.