By Edom John 

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in the cabinet of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State.

His resignation was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Abdulaziz Jauro. According to the statement, Adamu formally stepped down after completing two terms in office.

In his resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, Adamu expressed gratitude to Governor Fintiri for what he described as the privilege and confidence reposed in him to serve in a strategic capacity. He noted that the opportunity to contribute to the state’s infrastructural development was one of immense honour.

The former commissioner also pledged continued loyalty to the administration’s developmental vision, emphasizing that his decision to resign does not signal a withdrawal from public service but marks the beginning of new avenues for contributing to the state’s growth.

He commended the permanent secretaries, directors, engineers, and staff of the Ministry of Works and Energy Development for their professionalism and dedication. Special appreciation was extended to the people of Jada, his hometown, for their support and encouragement throughout his tenure.

Adamu further acknowledged his father for his moral support and encouragement while in office.

Notably, he was absent on Thursday at the Government House in Yola when Governor Fintiri defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Although Adamu is widely believed to be nursing governorship ambitions, he has yet to publicly declare the political platform on which he intends to contest. However, sources close to his father indicated that Atiku Abubakar has endorsed him for a senatorial bid.

Meanwhile, his brother, Abba Atiku, is set to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the APC.

Adamu is the first son of Atiku’s first wife, Titi Atiku, while Abba is the son of his second wife, Laadi Yakubu Atiku..