Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move that significantly reshapes the political landscape of the North-east and further weakens Nigeria's main opposition party.

Mr Fintiri announced the decision in a statewide broadcast on Friday from Government House, Yola, saying the move followed "wide consultations" and was intended to align Adamawa with the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu.

The governor described the defection as necessary to support the Tinubu administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda" and ensure "long-term stability and development" for the state.

The governor said the decision includes h...