Shehu Kambile resignation sparks fresh political tension in Adamawa as the ADC chairman quits Fintiri’s cabinet to strengthen the opposition front.
Shehu Kambile resignation has stirred political discussions in Adamawa State after the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress announced his decision to step down as Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
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In a statement released on Wednesday in Yola, the state capital, Kambile said his resignation was a strategic move aimed at refocusing his energy on strengthening the ADC as the state’s leading opposition party.
“My appointment was facilitated through the Inter-Party Advisory Council framework, designed to foster national cohesion,” Kambile explained. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Governor Fintiri but have to step aside and focus on my primary mandate of building a robust and effective opposition.”
The Shehu Kambile resignation underscores growing shifts within Adamawa’s political space, as the ADC positions itself to provide what Kambile described as “a credible alternative for the people.”
Kambile also commended former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for his sustained commitment to inclusive democratic engagement and the advancement of opposition politics in Nigeria.
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Political observers in Yola say his departure could reshape alliances within the state ahead of the next electoral cycle, testing the balance between loyalty, governance, and party identity.
