# 2027: Fintiri's exit, Atiku, Ribadu's interests set stage for tight Adamawa governorship race

> Adamawa governorship race intensifies as Fintiri exits, Atiku and Ribadu's competing interests create tight race.
- Title: 2027: Fintiri's exit, Atiku, Ribadu's interests set stage for…
- Summary: Adamawa governorship race intensifies as Fintiri exits, Atiku and Ribadu's competing interests create tight race. Adamawa's 2027 governorship race features…
- Keywords: adamawa, governorship, fintiri, atiku, ribadu, tijjani galadima, abdulrahman haske, hamman modibbo, aishatu ahmed, ishaku abbo, maurice vunobolki, apc
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/915944-2027-fintiris-exit-atiku-ribadus-interests-set-stage-for-tight-adamawa-governorship-race.html
- Author: Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu
- Published: 2026-10-10T16:00:42+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: adamawa, governorship, fintiri, atiku, ribadu, tijjani galadima, abdulrahman haske, hamman modibbo, aishatu ahmed, ishaku abbo, maurice vunobolki, apc
## Fintiri's exit
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's second term ends next May after defected to APC in February.
## Atiku and Ribadu's conflict
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu have conflicting interests in Adamawa governorship race.
## Six candidates
Six candidates believe they can win Adamawa governorship: APC's Tijjani Galadima, APM's Abdulrahman Haske, ADC's Hamman Modibbo, NDC's Aishatu Ahmed, LP's Ishaku Abbo, and PDP's Maurice Vunobolki.
## Political history
Adamawa has volatile politics with split-ticket voting and frequent changes in leadership since 1979.
## Tijjani Galadima
APC candidate Tijjani Galadima is a technocrat with agriculture and banking degrees who campaigns on Adamawa Rising Agenda.
## Abdulrahman Haske
APM candidate Abdulrahman Haske defected from APC after primary dispute with business interests in oil, agriculture, and ICT.
## Hamman Modibbo
ADC candidate Hamman Modibbo is a public finance administrator with international business degree and NFIU experience.
## Aishatu Ahmed
NDC candidate Aishatu Ahmed is a former senator with grassroots network and micro-empowerment projects.
## Ishaku Abbo
LP candidate Ishaku Abbo is a senator with strong youth following and focus on social justice reform.
## Maurice Vunobolki
PDP candidate Maurice Vunobolki is a chartered accountant with experience in development projects and infrastructure.
## Political analysts
Analysts say APC has incumbency advantage while ADC benefits from Atiku's political clout in Adamawa.
## Ethno-religious dynamics
PDP candidate may gain advantage if ethno-religious dynamics split Muslim Fulani voter base.
## Key challenges
ADC faces intra-party dispute with Umar Suleiman contesting substitution while PDP has internal challenge from Caleb Myebangara.
## 2027 election
Adamawa's 2027 governorship election is expected to be one of the most competitive in state history.
## What happens next
The race will be decided by voter preferences, party alliances, and ethno-religious dynamics in Adamawa.
## Key takeaway

Adamawa's 2027 governorship race features six candidates including APC's Tijjani Galadima, APM's Abdulrahman Haske, ADC's Hamman Modibbo, NDC's Aishatu Ahmed, LP's Ishaku Abbo, and PDP's Maurice Vunobolki amid shifting political alliances.