RismadarVoice Reporters
September 12, 2026
Businessman and politician Abdulrahman Haske has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and joined the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, ahead of the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election.
Haske was unveiled as the APM governorship candidate on Saturday in Yola, where he said his decision to leave the APC was driven by his commitment to a people-oriented development agenda for the state.
The event was attended by APM leaders, traditional and community leaders, youth and women groups, as well as supporters from the 21 local government areas of Adamawa.
Haske described his move to the APM as a “convergence of principle and purpose”, promising to promote accountable leadership, youth inclusion, economic empowerment and sustainable development if elected.
He listed agriculture, infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, economic empowerment and transparent governance among the key areas his administration would prioritise.
“Today is not merely about joining a political party; it is about strengthening a movement dedicated to the future of Adamawa State,” Haske said.
He thanked the national leadership of the APM for granting him the party’s ticket and pledged to justify the confidence placed in him through dedicated service.
The APM National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, said Haske’s political philosophy aligned with the party’s ideals and described him as capable of providing an alternative leadership for Adamawa.
“After extensive consultations, we are convinced that Abdulrahman Haske embodies the values and principles for which the Allied Peoples Movement stands,” Dantalle said.
He said Haske’s commitment to youth empowerment, inclusive development and stronger communities influenced the party’s decision to support his candidacy.
The Adamawa State Chairman of the APM, Badejo Bello, welcomed Haske into the party and described him as a bridge-builder with an understanding of the state’s challenges and opportunities.
Bello expressed confidence that Haske’s candidacy would strengthen the party’s campaign for what he described as genuine transformation and sustainable development in Adamawa.
The event ended with a call for unity among party members and supporters as the APM begins mobilisation for the 2027 governorship election.
