Adamu Atiku Abubakar, eldest son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stepped down from his role as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State.
In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.”
“I write to formally tender my resignation from the office of Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, effective from today, 2nd March, 2026,” the letter read.
He described his period in office as an honour, thanking the governor for granting him the chance to serve in that capacity.
“It has been a rare honour and privilege to serve under your visionary leadership and to contribute, in my modest capacity, to the infrastructural growth and development of our dear state,” he stated.
Adamu equally expressed appreciation to residents of Adamawa State for the backing he received while in office.
“I remain profoundly grateful for the confidence and trust Your Excellency reposed in me throughout my tenure. Your support provided the enabling environment to carry out the responsibilities of the office with dedication and commitment. I also extend my sincere appreciation to the good people of Adamawa State for their understanding, prayers, and support during my time in service,” he added.
He ended the letter with prayers for the governor, saying, “May Allah continue to guide and strengthen you in the service of our dear state.”
According to media reports, Adamu had earlier chosen not to join the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He was notably missing from the group of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to formally declare their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress on February 27, 2026.
