The Gongola Peoples Forum (GPF) has heaped praise on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the Adamawa State House of Assembly for passing and signing into law the Adamawa State Districts Creation Law 2024. This legislation paves the way for the creation of 80 new districts across the state, a move heralded as a major step toward fostering self-determination and autonomy for the people of Adamawa.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Chief Barrister L.D. Dzadon, the GPF expressed heartfelt appreciation for what it described as a long-overdue achievement. “The signing of this law is a dream come true for our people, who have been waiting for decades to exercise their rights to self-determination. We commend Governor Fintiri for his courage and sensitivity in heeding the yearnings of the ethnic nationalities of the state,” Dzadon noted.
The GPF also lauded the Adamawa State House of Assembly for its pivotal role in passing the law, describing the legislative effort as a reflection of the assembly’s dedication to advancing the people-oriented agenda of the Fintiri administration.
In addition to the new districts, the GPF celebrated the creation of new chiefdoms, describing it as a bold step toward dismantling internal neocolonialism and granting long-sought freedom to marginalized communities. “This is not a setback for traditional institutions but rather a progressive move toward independence in traditional administration since the end of colonial rule,” Dzadon remarked.
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Highlighting Governor Fintiri’s achievements, the GPF highlights his visionary leadership and transformative policies. “Your 11-point agenda in your first tenure was hugely successful, and your second-term efforts under the revised 8-point agenda have delivered state-of-the-art infrastructure across the state,” Dzadon added.
The organization reiterated its unwavering support for both Governor Fintiri and the state assembly, calling on them to disregard detractors. “We are proud of your leadership and urge you to ignore those engaging in name-calling when their cultural and political clans fail to maintain power,” the statement concluded.
This law marks a historic milestone in Adamawa’s development, with stakeholders emphasizing the far-reaching impact on governance, autonomy, and community identity. The creation of 80 new districts has bolstered confidence in the state government’s ability to address long-standing issues of representation and marginalization, signaling a new era of inclusion and progress for Adamawa State.
