Former Police Chief Mohammed Adamu Quits APC Over Primary Loss

Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu resigned from the All Progressives Congress on Monday ^[4].

The departure of a high-profile former security chief signals growing internal friction within the party's Nasarawa State chapter. This exit follows a contested primary for the governorship of the state, highlighting tensions over the party's internal nomination processes.

Adamu submitted his resignation letter in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State [2, 5]. While some reports indicate the letter was delivered at Gayam ward [2, 5], other accounts place the submission at Makama Ward ^[6].

The former police chief said dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Nasarawa governorship primary election was the reason for his exit [1, 3]. He said the primary process was unsatisfactory and that his loss in the contest was the catalyst for his resignation [1, 3].

This move follows a period of instability within the local party structure. Adamu had previously indicated that justice must prevail in his appeal regarding the primary results ^[7]. The resignation marks a definitive break from the party after those expectations were not met.

Adamu's exit is the latest in a series of disputes over candidate selection in the region. The party now faces the challenge of maintaining unity among its remaining members as the general election cycle progresses, especially with the loss of a candidate who brings significant administrative and security experience to the ticket.