Adamu Atiku resignation shocks Adamawa State as he steps down from Works and Energy Development Commissioner role
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa.
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In a resignation letter dated 2 March 2026 and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu cited “deep personal reflection and careful consideration” as the basis for his decision.
“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 serving in the administration as a privilege and thanked the governor for the opportunity to contribute to the state’s development.
“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.
Adamu also expressed gratitude to the people of Adamawa State for their support during his tenure.
“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.
The resignation letter concluded with a prayer for Governor Fintiri’s continued guidance: “May Allah continue to guide and strengthen you in the service of our dear state.”
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Notably, Adamu had refrained from joining the All Progressives Congress, remaining absent from the group of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Fintiri in announcing their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC on 27 February 2026.
