Chief Joel Hammanjoda Madaki, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Adamawa State, has officially withdrawn from the contest in support of Abdulrahman Bashir Haske ahead of the party’s primaries.
The decision, announced earlier, is expected to reshape the dynamics of the APC governorship contest in the state and strengthen internal party alignment as preparations intensify.
Madaki, a prominent political figure in Adamawa, said his decision was driven by the need to promote unity within the party and support a candidate with stronger electoral prospects.
In a statement to his supporters, he said his withdrawal was in the interest of both the party and the people of Adamawa State.
He expressed confidence that backing Haske would help build a more united and effective campaign capable of delivering development to the state.
“I believe it is in the best interest of our party and our people to support Abdulrahman Bashir Haske. Together, we can build a stronger and more united front,” he said.
The beneficiary of the withdrawal, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, welcomed the development and praised Madaki’s decision, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to party unity.
Political observers say the move could significantly boost Haske’s chances in the forthcoming primaries, as alliances begin to shape the direction of the race.
Analysts also noted that Madaki’s withdrawal may influence other aspirants and strengthen consolidation efforts within the APC in Adamawa State.
Party stakeholders have welcomed the development, stressing that unity will be key as the primaries approach.
The APC governorship primary in Adamawa is expected to play a crucial role in determining the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 general elections.
