I tried my best to avoid writing about the concluded APC primary elections in Adamawa State, particularly the governorship primaries, but my conscience would not allow me to remain silent. <\/p>\n
K is a man I deeply admire. Over the past seven years, he has demonstrated two important qualities that I value in a leader: the ability to drive infrastructural development and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
\nEven Fintiri’s opponents acknowledge that he has transformed Adamawa State through extensive infrastructural development. I need not list the infrastructure, as it is visible everywhere. I commend him for that. Additionally, his willingness to make far-reaching decisions\u2014such as creating additional chiefdoms and emirates, and demolishing houses and business centers in strategic areas of the state, regardless of who is affected\u2014makes him my number one leader.<\/p>\n
Considering my respect for Fintiri, I believed he would navigate the political landscape effectively and bring on board his preferred successor, who would continue the good work he started. However, Fintiri failed. Initially, it was unwise for him to defect to the APC. He should have remained in the PDP or, if he had to leave due to legal challenges within the PDP, he should have sought another platform that he could fully control, as his colleagues in Bauchi and Osun states did, rather than joining the APC.
\nHowever, when he defected to the APC, I took comfort in believing that he was a resilient individual capable of navigating his way out of any difficult situation. But I was wrong. As the leader of Adamawa State, he made some tough decisions, and they succeeded. However, as a \u2018leader\u2019 within the APC, he could not. The man within him seemed to die. The flame he had ignited was extinguished within seconds, revealing his true character.
\nFintiri is not strong enough. All the brigandage and threats to fight for his \u2018people\u2019 with the last drop of blood in his body came crashing down, just as he had destroyed people\u2019s homes and business centers.<\/p>\n
Given his soft spot for Christians and the alleged agreement that he would hand over power to them in 2027, I thought Felix Tangwami was the man. This impression was reinforced by the fact that, during the campaign, Tangwami was surrounded by commissioners and other government officials. However, this did not materialize when Tangwami ultimately settled for a seat in the Senate.<\/p>\n
I later concluded that the man behind the mask was Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, PhD. After all, the bond between them was very strong, and there were rumors that he would be given the ticket. Although I personally preferred Felix Tangwami, in his absence, I wouldn\u2019t mind Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, PhD, especially since he performed very well during his time in the House of Representatives. However, to my utmost shock, Namdas also lost. He came in second, while Ahmed Tijjani emerged as the flag bearer. Tijjani had no prior political history in Adamawa State. Yes, Ribadu made it happen. He is indeed the leader of the APC. Ahmadu Fintiri was allegedly compromised. <\/p>\n
Many people were disappointed, including his closest friends. However, they could only gossip on the sidelines and dared not confront him for fear of losing their daily meals.
\nThe camaraderie between him (Fintiri) and Salihu Mustapha PhD vanished into thin air, as if nothing had ever happened-between them. That chapter will be revealed in due course, and we eagerly await it.<\/p>\n
At this moment, I sympathize with Governor Fintiri because I believe that, deep down, Tijjani Galadima is not his preferred choice. The Tijjani men are aware of this but are merely playing along, waiting for the right time to assume leadership.
\nThere are rumors circulating that certain groups are plotting to ensure Fintiri loses his Senate election. This is not a joke. The level of conspiracy surrounding this issue is significant. I urge Fintiri to take it seriously.
\nThere are allegations that the Ribadu\/Tijjani faction believes Fintiri will work against them; in other words, they think he is planning an anti-party strategy, which is why they are making plans to counter him.<\/p>\n
It has been reported once again that Fintiri has yet to release funds to Tijjani to support his campaign, emphasizing that he does not have any available money. The funds in his possession are strictly allocated for ongoing projects, and he is unwilling to leave any unfinished. Tijjani’s camp perceives this as an act of sabotage.<\/p>\n
The truth is that Fintiri has disappointed many people. If he does not exercise caution, he risks losing both the governorship and his bid for the Senate. Should that happen, I would advise him to stay away from Adamawa for several years, by which time much will have changed.<\/p>\n
Iliya Haruna writes from Jimet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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