BREAKING: PDP Reconciliation Committee Chairman Resigns, Joins ADC

PDP Reconciliation Committee Chairman Resigns, Joins ADC

 

Air Vice Marshal Shehu Adamu Fura (retd.), Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, has officially resigned from the party and declared his allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

 

Fura’s departure, confirmed in a resignation letter dated July 3, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Pantami Ward, Gombe Local Government Area, marks a significant loss for the PDP in the state.

 

His defection is seen as a major development, coming at a time when the party is striving to consolidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

A respected figure in Gombe politics, Fura was a contender in the PDP’s 2023 governorship primaries, where he finished third. His influence in the party, especially in grassroots mobilization and internal dispute resolution, was considered critical.

 

As head of the state’s Reconciliation Committee, he played a pivotal role in fostering unity among party factions following the 2023 elections.

 

In his resignation letter, Fura cited personal reflection and extensive consultations as reasons behind his decision to leave the PDP.

 

“This decision comes after deep personal reflection and wide consultations, and is born out of my desire to continue my political journey under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where I hope to contribute more effectively to the advancement of democratic values and good governance for national development,” he stated.

 

 

Reflecting on his time in the PDP, the retired Air Vice Marshal described it as a period of “valuable experience and service.” He lauded the support he received from party members, particularly in his home base of Pantami Ward, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in various capacities.

 

“These experiences, political exposure, and the support I received from the PDP at all levels, particularly from Pantami Ward, will always be remembered and appreciated,” he wrote.

 

 

 

Fura’s exit is the latest in a series of high-profile defections that have rocked the PDP in recent months, as opposition coalitions and emerging political blocs continue to realign ahead of the next electoral cycle. Political analysts say his defection could tilt the balance of power in Gombe and intensify the battle for control of the state in 2027.

 

The ADC, which has been attracting notable figures from across the political spectrum, welcomed Fura’s move as a boost to its growing influence in the North-East.