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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has declared that he reserves the right to anoint and appoint his successor as governor of the state.
Fintiri disclosed this while noting that he would reveal his anointed candidate next week as the state prepares for the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking with some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yola, the state capital, the governor vowed to ensure the right candidate succeeds him.
He said: “I have the right to appoint and anoint my candidate, and by next week I will make him known. We will go all out, with God on our side and with government structure. With our sleeves rolled up, we will go for that candidate because it is the state that we want to salvage. I know the majority of the state, what they feel, what they are telling me and I know they want to succeed me.
“That does not mean that our doors are closed. If you still feel that you are man enough and have what it takes, then you are welcome. But at the moment, you are the first to tell me officially that you have bought the form and are going to contest, so you also have my blessing.
“Anybody who puts pain on my people, I will fight him. At this moment, I will take my decision as the governor of the state to ensure the best succeeds me. Not even the threat of persecution. I am fully ready and prepared to put my life and blood for this state to succeed.”
2027: I’ve right to anoint my successor, will reveal him next week – Adamawa Gov, Fintiri
