Zamfara North: Stakeholders beg Tinubu to cease November 2 rerun

Concerned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara North Senatorial District have known as on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the get together’s nationwide management to droop the proposed November 2, 2026, rerun senatorial main, citing issues over the continued authorized dispute involving Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura and Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi.

The get together members, in a press release signed by Abubakar Matawalle, expressed concern over the get together’s dealing with of the controversy, warning that continuing with one other main with out enough clarification of the authorized points might create additional issues for the APC.

The dispute, which centres on the get together’s senatorial ticket for Zamfara North forward of the 2027 basic elections, has generated appreciable political and authorized curiosity following court docket choices that nullified the disputed main election and ordered a contemporary train.

The Federal High Court in Gusau had earlier dominated in favour of Shinkafi, whereas the Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto subsequently dismissed an attraction filed by Senator Ya’u Kaura and upheld the order for a contemporary main.

However, the involved APC members keep that the get together should train warning in view of additional authorized proceedings reportedly being pursued in reference to the dispute.

They questioned the rationale behind scheduling one other main whereas, in response to their place, the authorized points surrounding the get together’s nomination course of have but to be conclusively resolved.

“What is the urgency behind conducting another primary election when critical legal questions surrounding the dispute are still being pursued?” the group queried.

The stakeholders argued that the APC management ought to prioritise due course of, inside democracy and respect for judicial choices somewhat than take actions that might expose the get together to additional litigation.

They warned that any resolution able to producing conflicting authorized outcomes might undermine the get together’s credibility and deepen divisions amongst its members in Zamfara North.

The group additionally raised questions in regards to the authorized recommendation guiding the get together’s management, stressing that the get together’s authorized division has a accountability to guard its institutional pursuits.

“If the decision to conduct another primary was reached on the recommendation of the party’s legal advisers, then the legal implications of proceeding under the present circumstances deserve closer scrutiny,” the assertion stated.

According to the stakeholders, the get together’s authorized advisers are anticipated to anticipate potential penalties and information its management in the direction of choices which might be in keeping with established authorized rules.

They maintained that the APC should not enable particular person political ambitions to override the collective pursuits of its members.

“The APC belongs to its members, not to a handful of political actors who may seek to manipulate its internal processes for personal advantage,” the group declared.

As a part of their calls for, the involved members appealed to President Tinubu, the APC National Chairman, members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and different influential get together stakeholders to intervene urgently.

They particularly known as for the suspension of the proposed November 2 rerun main pending acceptable authorized clarification and the decision of excellent points surrounding the dispute.

The group emphasised that its demand was not supposed to safe preferential remedy for both of the aspirants however to make sure equity and compliance with due course of.

“This is not a demand for preferential treatment for any aspirant. It is a demand for fairness, institutional responsibility and respect for due process,” the assertion careworn.

They additional urged the get together management to analyze the circumstances surrounding the choice to schedule the proposed main and decide whether or not the recommendation guiding the method adequately protects the get together’s pursuits.

The stakeholders warned that permitting the controversy to escalate might have implications for get together unity, inside democracy and the APC’s political fortunes forward of the 2027 basic elections.

The group insisted that the APC should reveal that its institutional pursuits are extra vital than the ambitions of particular person politicians or factions.

According to the assertion, the get together’s credibility and unity rely largely on its means to handle inside disagreements transparently and in accordance with the regulation.

“At this critical moment, the APC must demonstrate that it is bigger than the ambitions of any individual or faction. Its credibility, unity and electoral prospects must take precedence over personal interests and political manoeuvring,” it said.

The involved members additionally cautioned in opposition to selective respect for judicial choices, arguing that adherence to the rule of regulation ought to stay a elementary precept of the get together, regardless of the people concerned in a political dispute.

They subsequently, urged the President and different get together leaders to behave swiftly to forestall additional controversy and be sure that any resolution regarding the Zamfara North senatorial ticket is in keeping with relevant authorized provisions and judicial pronouncements.

“The best way to protect the APC from unnecessary controversy is to allow the judicial process to reach its conclusion and ensure that whatever action the party eventually takes is firmly grounded in law,” the assertion added.

The group reiterated its demand that the collective curiosity of the APC and the democratic rights of its members should take priority over private political ambitions.