The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC). An eight-member Interim Caretaker Committee will oversee the party pending upcoming congresses.

The committee members are: Ernest Njesi (Chairman), Emeka Onwukwe (Secretary), Henry Alaribe (Deputy Chairman, Owerri zone), Ogemdi Ezemonye (Deputy Chairman, Orlu zone), Ernest Ezirim (Deputy Chairman, Okigwe zone), Cajethan Duke (Publicity Secretary), and Peter Etoh (Treasurer).

Speaking to the committee, APP National Chairman Uchenna Nnadi emphasized that the move aims to restore internal unity and urged the caretakers to include all members in their planning.

The party has also formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its readiness to conduct congresses at ward, local government, and state levels.

In a letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to the INEC Chairman, Nnadi and National Secretary Abu Ibrahim Bossan confirmed the dates: ward congresses on March 24, local government congresses on March 26, and state congresses on March 28.

In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.”

“I hereby formally tender my resignation from the office of Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, effective today, 2nd March 2026,” the letter stated.

He described serving in the role as a privilege and thanked the governor for the opportunity.

“It has been a rare honour to serve under your visionary leadership and contribute, in my modest capacity, to the infrastructural growth and development of our state,” he wrote.

Adamu also expressed gratitude to the people of Adamawa State for their support.

“I remain profoundly grateful for the confidence Your Excellency placed in me throughout my tenure. Your support allowed me to perform my duties with dedication. I also sincerely appreciate the good people of Adamawa State for their prayers, understanding, and encouragement,” he added.

He concluded with prayers for the governor: “May Allah continue to guide and strengthen you in serving our dear state.”

Earlier reports noted that Adamu chose not to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), remaining absent from the list of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Fintiri when announcing their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC on February 27, 2026.

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