Fintiri, Kwacham clash over Adamawa senatorial seat

Strong indications have emerged of a political showdown between Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and business tycoon-turned-politician, Abdulrahaman Kwacham, over the Adamawa North Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Political associates and supporters of Kwacham brought the ancient border commercial town of Mubi to a standstill on Thursday as they welcomed him home. The event served […]

Strong indications have emerged of a political showdown between Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and business tycoon-turned-politician, Abdulrahaman Kwacham, over the Adamawa North Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.

Political associates and supporters of Kwacham brought the ancient border commercial town of Mubi to a standstill on Thursday as they welcomed him home.

The event served as a major signal of his preparedness to enter the senatorial race to represent his constituents in the next Assembly.

Speaking at the occasion, Abubakar Inuwa, a retired Deputy Controller of Immigration, said Kwacham has contributed enormously to the development of Mubi.

He highlighted Kwacham’s role in facilitating numerous employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors for local youth.

Inuwa explained that the people have been clamouring for Kwacham to answer a “clarion call,” believing his pragmatic and transformative leadership style will ensure the district receives its fair share of federal resources.

He confirmed that their visit to the Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isah Ahmadu, was to seek royal blessings for the journey.

Inuwa noted that only negotiation and mutual understanding can resolve the overlapping ambitions of Kwacham and Governor Fintiri; otherwise, the matter will be settled at the primary election as provided by the party’s constitution.

Simultaneously, a coalition of youth groups, traders, and politicians from the five local government areas of Adamawa North held a solidarity rally calling on Governor Fintiri to contest the same seat.

At the rally on Saturday in Mubi, these groups described the governor as the “natural successor” to the district’s legislative seat, citing him as a tested and trusted representative for 2027.

Prominent community leaders at the event, including the Commissioner of Works and Energy Development,  Suleiman Mohammed, and Adviser to the Mubi North Council Chairman, Adamu Risku, noted that the call was “a demand for continued progress.”

The momentum for Fintiri’s bid has intensified following the governor’s realignment with the APC, a move local analysts say has unified the zone’s political structure.

Supporters argue that Fintiri’s transition to the Senate would ensure Adamawa North remains a priority on the national developmental agenda.

Our correspondent reports that while the Governor has yet to make a formal declaration—maintaining his focus on completing his second-term projects—”Fintiri for Senate” posters and social media campaigns continue to gain significant traction.

Both Fintiri and Kwacham are members of the ruling APC, and while both camps believe their candidate has the superior experience and capacity, political observers feel only time will tell who will ultimately carry the day.