STATEMENT BY CHIEF MAURICE VUNOBOLKI, PhD, FCA, ON HIS RESIGNATION FROM THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)

Yola, Adamawa State – 14th April 2026

Chief Maurice Vunobolki, PhD, FCA, has formally announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective today, 14th April 2026. The decision follows what he describes as a systemic departure from the principles of equity, fairness, and internal democracy within both the Adamawa State government and the party’s leadership.

Addressing supporters, stakeholders, and the press in a state-wide conference, Chief Vunobolki recounted that he and his supporters across all 21 Local Government Areas had joined the APC on 23rd March 2026, after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stated that the move was made in good faith, based on a working relationship with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and assurances that the APC would uphold democratic ideals.

However, according to Chief Vunobolki, recent developments have undermined those assurances. He specifically cited the composition and conduct of a committee set up by the state government to guide upcoming party congresses, alleging that the framework was manipulated to favour select aspirants for elective offices.

“The committee recently set up by the Governor to produce the framework for the upcoming party congresses in the state had the government favoured aspirants for certain elective political offices,” Chief Vunobolki said. “These favoured aspirants have clinically manipulated the framework to favour their chances in the build-up to party primaries. This reflects a process that lacks inclusiveness, transparency, and fairness.”

He drew parallels to an earlier experience in 2019, when he purchased nomination forms worth ₦20 million to contest for the Southern Senatorial seat. After extensive campaigning, the process was abruptly altered, and incumbent senators were allowed to retain their positions without explanation or apology.

“That experience signaled a pattern we are unfortunately witnessing again,” he added.

Among the specific grievances raised by the former APC chieftain are credible indications of irregular membership registrations, including the alleged use of citizens’ National Identification Numbers (NIN) without their consent. He noted that such actions appear aimed at creating a large voting population in Yola North and unfairly influencing internal party processes.

Chief Vunobolki further expressed concern that the party is moving away from the direct primary process as enshrined in the amended Electoral Act, and toward a manipulated consensus model.

“As a long-standing participant in Nigeria’s political space, I recognize the signs of a system that is tilting toward imposition rather than democratic choice,” he stated.

Following extensive consultations with stakeholders across Adamawa State, Chief Vunobolki announced his immediate resignation from the APC and called on all his supporters across the 21 LGAs to withdraw their membership from the party as well, pending further guidance on their next political direction.

He thanked his supporters for their patience, loyalty, and resilience, and reaffirmed that true leadership comes from God, and that political power must be rooted in the will of the people—not manipulation.

“History has shown that being in a ruling party does not guarantee electoral victory, especially where justice and fairness are absent,” he said. “Democracy can only thrive where internal democracy is respected.”

Chief Vunobolki urged all aspirants who believe in a transparent process to act decisively for the progress of the state and its citizens, while encouraging his supporters to remain calm, focused, and united.

Further announcements regarding the next political platform for Chief Vunobolki and his supporters are expected in due course.