Fintiri’s most senior SA, ex-PDP state chair, Joel Madaki dumps him, joins APC
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s most senior special adviser, former chairman of the party in Adamawa State and an erstwhile top gubernatorial hopeful, Chief Joel Madaki has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Analysts view the development as a huge loss for the ruling party in Adamawa State considering the weight and clout of the politician who is a renowned community leader, grassroot mobilizer and an astute trailblazer.
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There were insinuations that the party leader decided to dump Fintiri over irreconcilable differences which dogged relationship between the two politicians for time immemorial. At the center of it, is alleged neglect and dearth of patronage befitting of a politician of his pedigree.
Confirming his defection, the state organizing secretary, Mustapha Atiku Ribadu said the respected elder statesman is now a party member of APC following his departure from PDP.
He said the coming of Madaki will add a lot of verve and vitality to the party considering his immense clout and grassroot muscle.
”The coming of the respected leader is just a tip of the iceberg in terms of the ability of our great party to attract people of immense value into it. More leaders from all walk of life have also indicated their interest to join the already moving train as no one wants to be left out.
”Not long from now, a tsunami will hit the PDP that will render it inconsequential as all those who matter the most will leave the party to the most sought after party, the APC. 2027 election will be a platform for APC’s renaissance and complete take over of the state,” he said.
