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Adamawa PDP chairmen, 226 councillors defect to APC
Twenty-one local government area chairmen and 226 councillors in Adamawa State, all elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The wave of resignations began making headlines late on Monday, October 19, and continued into the early hours of Tuesday, with most of the defectors publishing resignation letters addressed to their respective party ward chairmen.
In their resignation letters, the council leaders generally cited personal reasons, saying their decisions followed wide consultations with their families and political associates.
The chairman of Demsa Local Government Area, Akham Jalo, said he consulted his family, political associates, stakeholders and “the good people of Demsa Local Government Area” before leaving the PDP for the APC.
“My decision to join the APC was informed by the need to align with the progressive vision of His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and to attract more dividends of democracy to the people of Demsa,” Jalo stated.
Commenting on the development, the Adamawa State APC Publicity Secretary, Victor Dogo, confirmed that the council leaders had joined the party.
“All the 21 local government area chairmen, area development administrators and the 226 councillors in the state have moved into our party,” Dogo affirmed.
He added that the council leaders decided to defect because they felt the need to align with their “godfather,” Governor Fintiri, whom he said had paved the way for them.
Daily Post recalls that the council leaders were elected on the platform of the PDP in June this year, four months after their “godfather,” Governor Fintiri, left the party.
They had earlier secured PDP tickets for the June 13, 2026, local government election and proceeded to contest and win their respective positions.
Since their inauguration on June 15, 2026, there had been widespread expectations that they would eventually defect to the APC. Consequently, the latest development has not come as a surprise to observers who have been following political developments in the state.
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PLATEAU RETRAINS 353 OPERATION RAINBOW OPERATIVES, DEPLOYS VEHICLES TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY OPERATIONS
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The Plateau State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen its community-based security architecture with the retraining of 353 operatives of Operation Rainbow and the provision of operational vehicles to enhance security operations across the state.
The operatives successfully completed their training and passed out on Monday, November 9, 2026, during a colourful parade held at the New Zaria Road Stadium in Jos.
The retraining programme is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the operatives in intelligence gathering, early warning mechanisms, community engagement and rapid response to security threats.
The initiative is also expected to improve collaboration between local security structures and other conventional security agencies, particularly in identifying potential threats and preventing security breaches before they escalate.
The provision of operational vehicles is another significant step towards improving the mobility, operational efficiency and response capabilities of Operation Rainbow personnel, especially in communities where timely security intervention is critical.
With the retraining of the 353 operatives and the additional logistical support, the state government is reinforcing its commitment to community-driven security and proactive measures to protect lives and property.
Operation Rainbow remains an important component of Plateau State’s local security framework, particularly in strengthening grassroots intelligence and fostering cooperation between security personnel and local communities.
The development represents another step in the state’s ongoing efforts to build a more responsive, coordinated and effective security system across Plateau State.
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Cross River State has welcomed the directive by Governor Bassey Otu for the arrest of suspected thugs accused of attacking opposition figures, describing it as a step towards protecting political participation and preventing violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
The council said the action would help protect the rights of political parties and create an atmosphere for peaceful political competition in the state.
The state chairman of IPAC, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, stated this in a press statement issued on Monday, November 9, while outlining the council's plans to promote political accountability and peaceful coexistence ahead of the elections.
The council, however, urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns, responsible communication and peaceful competition, warning that political ambition should not endanger lives or public order.
As part of its accountability drive, IPAC announced plans to tour the 18 local government areas to inspect government projects, assess their level of implementation and determine their impact on communities.
It said the exercise would also identify areas requiring intervention and provide recommendations for improved service delivery.
The council disclosed that the tour would involve local government chairmen, security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, political party leaders, aspirants, candidates and community representatives.
IPAC also announced plans to organise a statewide political stakeholders' conference to promote dialogue, consensus-building and responsible political participation.
In addition, it scheduled a political parties' peace walk for Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event has as its theme, 'Unity in Diversity, Peace for a Greater Cross River'.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the democratic space and ensuring that political disagreements do not degenerate into violence as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
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