Adamawa Governor Fintiri Unveils Female Running Mate, Praises Outgoing Deputy

Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Wednesday, unveiled his running mate, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, for the 2023 general elections.

Professor Kaletapwa, is poised to make history, as the first female deputy governor in the North Eastern region with the possible re-election of Governor Fintiri, who is seeking a renewal of his mandate for another term as governor.

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Governor Fintiri, at her unveiling described Kaletapwa, an ex-Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi, as an expedient choice.

He said his replacement of his deputy, Chief Crowther Seth, who has been with him through thick and thin, throughout the life of his administration was made because it sits well with the global call for gender sensitivity and affirmative action.

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Fintiri, who was full of praise for his deputy said, political expedience had left him with no choice that “such a fine lieutenant will not be on our ticket for the 2023 election.”

He said, “In politics, there comes a time when beautiful interests are sacrificed for expedience. With this, it has already been made clear that such a fine lieutenant will not be on our ticket for the 2023 election.