Haske Dumps APC for APM, Sets Sights on 2027 Adamawa Governorship

The political contest for Adamawa State’s governorship in 2027 has taken a new turn following Abdulrahman Haske‘s decision to abandon the APC and contest the election on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement.

Haske, a businessman and politician, formally joined the APM at a gathering in Yola on Saturday attended by party officials, community leaders and supporters drawn from across Adamawa.

His decision comes months after he sought the APC ticket for the governorship race. Reports earlier in September had indicated that he was preparing to leave the ruling party, with associates saying his supporters were also moving towards the APM.

Now under the APM, Haske says his political agenda will centre on improving the lives of residents through stronger investment in agriculture, infrastructure, education and healthcare.

He also identified security, job creation and economic empowerment as priorities, while promising greater accountability in the handling of government resources.

Accepting the party’s ticket, Haske expressed appreciation to the APM leadership and pledged to approach the 2027 contest with what he described as integrity, hard work and commitment to public service.

Dantalle, the APM national chairman, said Haske’s emergence followed consultations by the party and reflected its confidence in his leadership capacity.

According to him, the former APC aspirant’s emphasis on inclusive development and youth empowerment made him suitable to represent the party in the election.

At the state level, APM chairman Badejo Bello described Haske as a bridgebuilder who understands the challenges facing Adamawa and said the party was confident his candidacy could provide voters with an alternative in 2027.

With Haske now formally carrying the APM flag, attention will turn to how his new political platform affects the race and the wider alignment of political forces in Adamawa ahead of the election.