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Haske’s social media dumps APC over irreconcilable differences, pitches tent with APM
By Mohammed Ismail
The APC Social Media Unit of Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashir Haske has announced its defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), following Haske’s decision to leave the ruling party.
The group, which announced the decision at a press conference in Adamawa State on Saturday, said its members, volunteers, digital assets and political structures would henceforth be deployed in support of Haske and his political aspiration under the APM.
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Addressing journalists, Chairman of the APC Social Media Unit for Haske, Annas Bala, said the decision followed months of alleged failed efforts to reconcile Haske with the APC leadership after the party’s 2026 governorship primary.
According to the group, Haske had remained a committed member of the APC and invested considerable resources and political goodwill in building the party in Adamawa.
It said the former aspirant also ran a clean campaign during the governorship primary, anchored on unity, youth inclusion and development.
However, the group alleged that Haske was “shortchanged” during the primary and that his grievances were not adequately addressed by the party leadership.
“For months we waited. We reached out. We pleaded for reconciliation, for justice, and for healing within the party,” the group said.
It further alleged that no meaningful reconciliation process was initiated to address the grievances, claiming that the voices of supporters who demanded redress were ignored.
The group said its decision to leave the APC was therefore based on “principle” rather than bitterness.
“A political party that cannot reconcile with its own, that cannot respect the sacrifices of its members, cannot claim to be ready to govern for the people,” it said.
The social media unit said Haske’s decision followed consultations with political stakeholders, elders, youth groups, women leaders and supporters across the 21 local government areas of the state.
It described the move to the APM as a “bold and necessary decision,” saying the party had demonstrated willingness to listen, reconcile and build an inclusive political structure.
The group also urged its supporters not to be discouraged by the defection, arguing that the decision was intended to protect the political future of Haske and ensure the “voice of Adamawa people” remained relevant ahead of the 2027 elections.
It called on the APC leadership in the state to undertake a “soul searching,” warning that elections could not be won through imposition.
“Elections are won by unity, not by imposition,” the group declared, adding that the failure to reconcile with Haske and his supporters had weakened the APC.
The group said it was leaving the APC without malice but with its political structure and dignity intact.
Addressing the APM leadership, the group said: “We come in good faith. We come with a tested structure, with experienced hands, and with a leader who has the capacity to serve.”
It said Haske remained committed to issues including employment for young people, security, quality education, healthcare and accountable governance.
The defection of Haske and the decision by his social media support structure to follow him could further reshape political alignments in Adamawa ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
