By Emmanuel Kwada
In a move shrouded in secrecy and political intrigue, the Forum of Adamawa State All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Candidates from the 2023 elections convened a closed-door meeting in Yola today, signaling early maneuvers as the 2027 election cycle looms on the horizon. 
Forum of Adamawa State APC House of Assembly CandidatesThe gathering, chaired by Honourable Umaru Abdullahi Yapak, former lawmaker of Vere Constituency, barred journalists from the venue, leaving the public and media speculating about the group’s intentions.
Our Yola correspondent, piecing together observations from the scene, reports that the meeting appeared to be a strategic play by the forum to position itself as a formidable force within the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
The meeting was cut short due to an unfortunate incident: Comrade Luka Danbaba Michika, a founding member of the forum, suffered an accident en route to Yola
The group’s past efforts remain vivid in memory—this same forum tirelessly campaigned for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Adamawa State gubernatorial candidate, and National Assembly members during the 2023 elections, mobilizing support from polling units to wards across the state.
Their grassroots machinery proved instrumental then, and today’s meeting suggests they are gearing up to wield that influence once more.
While the agenda remained tightly guarded, Honourable Yapak offered a brief but tantalizing glimpse to our correspondent outside the venue.
He revealed that the meeting was cut short due to an unfortunate incident: Comrade Luka Danbaba Michika, a founding member of the forum, suffered an accident en route to Yola.
“We are reconvening at a later date,” Yapak stated somberly, adding that the group would soon “let the cat out of the bag and open their Pandora’s box to the world.” His words hinted at big revelations to come, stirring curiosity about the forum’s next steps.
Yapak emphasized unity as the cornerstone of their strategy. “Our strength lies in our unity,” he asserted, underscoring the need for a cohesive front as the 2027 elections draw closer.
Our strength lies in our unity. We are reconvening at a later date
His body language exuded confidence, and between the lines, he seemed to boast of the forum’s enduring political structures—designated strongholds that could deliver victory to the APC if the party leverages their numerical and organizational might.
These strongholds, forged through years of grassroots engagement, remain a potent asset, and the forum appears ready to remind the party of its electoral muscle.
The abrupt adjournment and the cloak of secrecy have only heightened speculation. Political analysts suggest this could be the opening salvo in a bid to secure key positions or influence candidate selections for 2027.
The forum’s track record of delivering votes in 2023 lends weight to their potential clout, but their exact demands—and whether they align with or challenge the APC’s broader leadership—remain unclear until the rescheduled meeting.
For now, the people of Adamawa wait with bated breath. The charred remains of past electoral battles still linger in the state’s political landscape, and the Forum of 2023 APC House of Assembly Candidates seems poised to stoke the flames of ambition once again.
As Yapak and his cohort prepare to unveil their plans, one thing is certain: the road to 2027 has begun, and it promises to be a contentious journey.
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