Miss Adamawa State, Franca Amos, has written to President Bola Tinubu, calling for an extension of the tenure of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, citing what she described as his exceptional leadership and developmental strides in the state.
In a letter dated December 30, 2025, which has since circulated widely on social media, Amos appealed for the governor’s continued stay in office beyond the constitutionally prescribed two terms. She said her request was motivated by Fintiri’s leadership style and what she described as tangible progress recorded under his administration.
According to Amos, the governor has made notable improvements in key sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic development, helping to address long-standing challenges in the state.
In the letter, she stated:
“As a proud daughter of Adamawa State, I humbly appeal for support to allow Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri continue his leadership beyond the usual eight years. Under his administration, Adamawa State has witnessed unprecedented development, peace and progress.”
She added that residents of the state “cannot afford to lose his visionary leadership,” arguing that his continued guidance would further advance development in Adamawa and contribute positively to national growth.
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The appeal has drawn mixed reactions, gaining traction on various social media platforms, with some residents expressing support while others raised constitutional concerns.
However, Nigeria’s Constitution does not permit the extension of a governor’s tenure beyond two four-year terms. Section 180 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) clearly stipulates a maximum of eight years in office for a state governor.
Legal precedents have also consistently rejected attempts to elongate tenures, including cases involving time lost to impeachment or political disputes. Courts have maintained that gubernatorial terms are fixed and cannot be altered outside the provisions of the Constitution.
Legal experts note that the only circumstance under which a governor’s tenure may be temporarily extended is during a state of war affecting Nigerian territory, where elections cannot be reasonably conducted. In such cases, the National Assembly may approve an extension of up to six months at a time.
Past attempts to alter term limits, including proposals for third-term extensions at both state and federal levels, have been ruled unconstitutional.
As of the time of filing this report, the Presidency has not responded to the letter or commented on the request.
