Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after losing the party’s governorship primary election in Nasarawa State. The resignation was submitted on Monday, May 25, 2026, directly to APC ward executives in Makama Ward, Lafia, the state capital. Adamu emphasized that his departure followed the party’s own procedures, stating that just as he joined the APC through his ward, he was leaving the same way. He addressed the ward officials, including Deputy Chairman Ahmad Auwal and Secretary Usman Abdullahi, during the meeting, formally tendering his resignation letter.
In his statement, Adamu said the recent conduct of the governorship primary election in Nasarawa State had deeply affected his decision. He stressed that the process lacked the internal democracy, fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity he believes are essential for any democratic political party. “This decision was not taken lightly,” he said, “but recent developments within the party, especially the conduct of the governorship primary election processes in Nasarawa State, have made it difficult for me to continue with my political activities under the platform of the party.” He added that he had consulted with his supporters, political allies, and family members before making the move.
Adamu expressed gratitude to APC members at the ward, local government, and state levels for the support and relationship he enjoyed during his time in the party. However, his relationship with the Nasarawa State leadership of the APC had been strained for some time. Tensions escalated after Senator Aliyu Ahmed-Wadada was chosen as the party’s anointed candidate for the 2027 governorship election, a decision Adamu had previously criticized as biased. His exit marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, especially as he is expected to pursue his political ambitions on a different platform.
The resignation underscores growing concerns about internal party dynamics and electoral fairness within the APC in Nasarawa State. Adamu’s departure may influence voter sentiment and party loyalty ahead of the 2027 elections. As he steps away from the APC, his next political move will be closely watched by supporters and opponents alike. His exit could also prompt a realignment of political forces in the state, setting the stage for a more competitive and dynamic electoral race in the coming years.
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