Political Earthquake in Adamawa APC as Joel Madaki Steps Down for Haske Ahead of Crucial Governorship Primaries

A dramatic twist has emerged in the political landscape of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State as one of the party’s nine gubernatorial aspirants, Chief Joel H. Madaki, officially stepped down from the race and declared his total support for frontline contender, Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske, barely hours before tomorrow’s much-anticipated governorship primaries.
The shocking development has sent waves across the political camp of the ruling party, with party faithfuls and political observers describing the move as a major boost to the growing momentum surrounding the youthful businessman and political strategist, Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske.
Speaking during a press conference attended by party stakeholders, supporters, youth groups, and political associates, Chief Joel H. Madaki said his decision was borne out of deep reflection, consultation, and the urgent need to unite forces behind a candidate capable of securing victory for the APC and restoring the political rights and aspirations of his supporters.
According to him, Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske remains the most formidable, credible, and widely accepted aspirant among all the contenders jostling for the party’s gubernatorial ticket.
Madaki stressed that after carefully studying the political realities on ground, he became convinced that Haske possesses the courage, capacity, political strength, and leadership qualities needed to carry the APC to victory and deliver purposeful governance to the people of Adamawa State.
“Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske is the only formidable candidate who can protect my political interests, defend the aspirations of my supporters, and bring what is rightfully ours. For the sake of unity, progress, and the future of our great party, I have decided to step down and support him fully,” Madaki declared.
The announcement was greeted with loud cheers and applause from supporters present at the venue, as many described the alliance as a strategic political masterstroke capable of reshaping the outcome of the primaries.
Political analysts believe the endorsement may significantly strengthen Haske’s position ahead of the decisive contest, especially considering Madaki’s influence in key political blocs and grassroots structures across parts of the state.
The development is also being interpreted as a growing sign that the APC governorship race is gradually narrowing around Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske, whose statewide peace and unity consultation tour has continued to attract massive crowds and endorsements from party loyalists, youths, elders, women groups, and influential stakeholders.
Observers say the latest endorsement has further intensified what many supporters now describe as the “Haske political wave” sweeping across Adamawa State ahead of the primaries.
As tension, expectations, and political calculations heighten within the APC camp, tomorrow’s gubernatorial primaries are already shaping up to be one of the most decisive and closely watched political battles in the recent history of Adamawa State politics.