It was a grand reception, held on Monday, to welcome the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It turned out to be a momentous moment for Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, an aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The event, which took place at the Ribadu Square in Yola, on Monday, witnessed an extraordinary political gathering as thousands of supporters, party leaders, and stakeholders who converged to welcome Governor Fintiri into the APC, a move widely seen as a significant shift in the political direction of Adamawa State.
The grand reception attracted a massive crowd from across the state who turned the historic square into a vibrant sea of APC colours.
Many political observers described the moment as a strategic alignment aimed at strengthening Adamawa’s connection with the APC national leadership, under President Bola Tinubu and positioning the state to benefit more significantly from the Renewed Hope Agenda.
A Momentous Event For Haske
Amid the celebration and political symbolism of the day, one figure whose presence resonated strongly with the crowd was Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, as his arrival sparked waves of excitement across different sections of the venue with supporters and youth groups erupting into chants that echoed across the Ribadu Square.
Placards bearing messages of confidence in his leadership and vision were lifted high, as the crowd started chanting household slogan, “Haske is Ok”, which reverberated through the crowd, reflecting a growing grassroots sentiment around his role in the future of Adamawa politics.
Observers were of the view that the spontaneous show of support signaled the rising political momentum surrounding Haske among party faithful and the youth demographics.
Widely recognised for his community engagement and youth-driven initiatives through the AB Haske Foundation, Haske has steadily built a reputation for connecting with grassroots communities and championing empowerment programmes that resonate strongly with young population across the state.
For many observers present at the event, the energy around Haske underscored the emergence of a new wave of political enthusiasm centered on development-focused leadership, inclusive governance, and stronger grassroots representation.
While the reception primarily celebrated the political realignment of Governor Fintiri, the electrifying reception accorded to Haske added another dimension to the gathering, signaling the rising expectations of supporters, who believe Adamawa’s next chapter should be driven by bold ideas, youthful energy, and a clear commitment to sustainable development.
As conversations gradually begin to shape the road toward 2027, the atmosphere at Ribadu Square, on Monday, suggested that the call for a new generation of leadership in Adamawa is growing louder—and the name Abdulrahman Bashir Haske is increasingly becoming part of that conversation.
Meanwhile, speaking at the event on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the grand reception for Fintiri, Vice President Kashim Shettima said APC and the Federal Government were proud of Fintiri and pleased to welcome him and his supporters into the party.
APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, while presenting Fintiri with the party’s flag, said the APC was glad to have him, describing him as a hardworking governor. He urged the governor to make the party’s flag fly even more vigorously.
The APC national chairman, while handing over the APC’s symbolic broom to Fintiri, charged him to bring the remnants of other parties in the state into the APC.
Haske, who applauded the party leadership for strengthening unity and understanding within the part, also expressed his commitment to work with the APC leadership towards bringing the dividends of democracy to the good people of Adamawa, as stakeholders consultations and engagements intensify ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the State.
•Abdulgaffar Ahmed is the Publicity Secretary for the Abdulrahman Haske Organisation.
