Zamfara APC Crisis Deepens as Shinkafi Sues Over Senatorial Primary
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- •Shinkafi sued the APC and INEC on May 26, 2026, challenging the Zamfara senatorial primary election results.
- •The lawsuit alleges irregularities in the conduct of the APC senatorial primary in Zamfara State.
- •Several APC members, including Omo-Agege, resigned from the party after losing primaries in other states in late May 2026.
- •The APC is facing multiple internal disputes over primary election outcomes in various states ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- •The Zamfara APC crisis is part of a broader pattern of party instability affecting its electoral preparations.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the court rules in favor of Shinkafi the APC may have to rerun the Zamfara senatorial primary, causing delays and weakening the party's position in the state ahead of the 2027 elections.
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