2027: 55 Kaduna APC aspirants allege neglect, marginalisation

No fewer than 55 Kaduna All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants who voluntarily stepped down from various elective contests in the interest of party unity have accused the party leadership and the  state government of neglecting and marginalising loyal members.

The aggrieved aspirants, operating under the banner of the Kaduna State House of Assembly APC Aspirants Forum 2026, said they abandoned their political ambitions following appeals by party leaders, believing that their loyalty, discipline and commitment to the party would be rewarded with fairness, inclusion and recognition.

In a statement signed by the forum’s chairman, Mr. Godwin Luka (Maisolar), and secretary, Mr. Tahir Gambo Abubakar, the group lamented that despite remaining steadfast and loyal to the APC, repeated efforts to seek an audience with the party leadership and the Kaduna state government had yielded no positive response.

The forum said members voluntarily withdrew from their respective contests to preserve party unity and enhance the APC’s electoral chances, describing the decision as a significant sacrifice made in the collective interest of the ruling party.

The aspirants expressed disappointment that after making the sacrifice, they had allegedly been excluded from appointments, consultations and other political engagements.

They further alleged that while loyal party members who complied with the directives of the leadership had been sidelined, individuals who openly criticised the party or opposed its decisions were being rewarded with appointments and political opportunities.

The statement reads in part: “We willingly sacrificed our personal ambitions after appeals by the leadership because we believed our loyalty, discipline and commitment to the party would be recognised and appreciated.

“We remain committed to the ideals and success of the APC, but our patience and loyalty should not be mistaken for weakness, neither should our sacrifices be taken for granted.”