The twist and turn in Nigeria's politics is just riveting. For months Adamawa state has been full of activities in the political arena, from the impeachment of it's governor to the swearing in of the speaker as acting governor, then the campaign and primaries for the October 11 bye-election. Which saw the Acting gov as the PDP's candidate and Mohammed Bindow as APC's candidate
The acting governor, Rtd. Ahmadu Fintiri won the PDP primaries and therefore is to represent PDP in the October 11th bye-election, all hands have been on deck with various road projects going on and other numerous abandoned projects from the previous administration. His team have been campaigning for months, security has been beefed as police mopol's have been deployed to Adamawa state from all over the nation to ensure a free and free election come Saturday.
Everyone in the state was going about their bussiness, preparing for the elections after the struggle we went through for our voters card and the tight presence of security personnel causing traffic in the town.
Just for the citizens to receive the shocking announcement today that the erstwhile deputy governor Bala Ngillarai who resigned during the impeachment saga is going to be sworn in as governor immediately, as ordered by the judge. With the claim that the letter of resignation he sent to the acting governor who was then the speaker of house of assembly is invalid.
I for one is confused as to why the letter was valid and even accepted months ago and suddenly just days away from election, this new evidence comes to play. Putting an end to any hope of election in the state, wasting the time of it's citizens and dashing their hope for those who Fintiri has captured their hearts with the tremendous work he has been doing.
Is there foul play somewhere? Are they just playing politics with the citizens or this is truly the right course of events.. Only the politicians can answer.
The case was in court, so yea: but the timing was abrupt, anyways I wish the state all the best
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