Former IGP Adamu Leaves APC After Losing Nasarawa Governorship Primary Election

Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after losing the party’s governorship primary in Nasarawa State.

Adamu submitted his resignation letter on Monday, 25 May 2026, to APC officials in Makama Ward, the capital of Nasarawa State.

During the meeting he said, “You are the officials of my ward in the APC, Makama ward.” The officials replied, “Yes Sir.”

Adamu continued, “The law says that when a person wants to join a party, he goes to his ward. When I wanted to join the party, I came to the ward. And if you want to leave, leave through the ward. I am before you today, my officials, APC, Makama ward, my ward.”

He added, “Deputy Chairman, since the Chairman is not here, Ahmad Auwal, the Secretary Usman Abdullahi, today I have addressed a letter to you, especially the chairman, letter of resignation of membership of All Progressives Congress.”

In his resignation letter, Adamu explained that recent events within the party, particularly the conduct of the governorship primary in Nasarawa, prompted his decision to leave.

He wrote, “Today I addressed my Letter to you, the ward executives, especially the ward chairman, of my decision to resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. This decision was not taken lightly; however, recent developments within the party, especially the conduct of the governorship primary election processes in Nasarawa State, have made it difficult for me to continue with my political activities under the platform of the party.”

He added, “I strongly believe that internal democracy, fairness, transparency and equal opportunity for aspirants and members guide the affairs of any democratic political party.”

Adamu said he had consulted with supporters, political allies and family members before deciding to leave the APC and pursue his political ambitions on another platform.

He also thanked APC members at the ward, local government and state levels for the support and relationships he enjoyed during his time in the party.

The former IGP had been at odds with Nasarawa State APC leadership, especially after Senator Aliyu Ahmed‑Wadada was chosen as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections.

Prior to his defection, he had accused the party of bias.