Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- The chairpersons and 226 councillors of the 21 local governments in Adamawa State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development, which began late on Monday, became public on Tuesday as residents of the state woke up to read the various resignation letters on social media.

The council leaders said they consulted with their people and political associates before the defections.

The chairman of Yola North Local Government, Jibril Jimeta, said his move was motivated by a personal resolve to align with the governing APC.

Mr Jimeta, a lawyer, stated this in his letter, dated 19th October 2026 and addressed to the Karewa Ward PDP chairman in Yola North.

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