Adamawa 2027: Fintiri exit, Atiku-Ribadu rivalry set stage for tight governorship race

With Governor Ahmadu Fintiri term-limited, the 2027 Adamawa governorship race is shaping up as a contest between the interests of former VP Atiku Abubakar and NSA Nuhu Ribadu, with no party holding a clear advantage. The dynamic reflects intra-elite maneuvering within Nigeria's ruling party and opposition ahead of the election.