Jigawa ADC Aspirant Rejects Primary, Petitions Appeal Committee

Bashir Adamu, a former House of Representatives member representing Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi Federal Constituency, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election in Jigawa State. Adamu, an aspirant for the governorship position, petitioned the State Election Appeal Committee on June 3, 2026, demanding the nullification of the results and a fresh primary. The primary election, held across Jigawa’s 27 local government areas, declared Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu as the party’s governorship candidate after 55,476 valid votes were cast. Adamu secured 19,537 votes, while Nakudu received 35,939 votes, according to the committee chaired by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ahmed Zaki. Adamu accused party officials of bias and interference, stating the chairman acted on directives from the State Executive Committee rather than maintaining neutrality. He alleged the committee compromised the process by favoring Nakudu, despite claims the results reflected party members’ wishes. The aspirant also detailed logistical failures, including delayed distribution of election materials, which frustrated voters and allowed political thugs to manipulate results. He claimed thugs loyal to Nakudu snatched materials and fabricated votes, while violence disrupted polling in four local government areas, rendering the primary inconclusive. The petition described the primary as ‘flawed and undemocratic,’ citing violations of party guidelines and undue influence over electoral officials. Adamu argued these actions undermined democratic principles and called for an independent review of the process ahead of the 2027 general elections.