Call for Independent Probe into APC Registration Exercise

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

A controversy has erupted in Zamfara State over the ongoing membership e-registration exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with allegations of influence peddling and disenfranchisement of certain factions within the party.

The crisis is centered around the exclusion of the state Organizing Secretary of the party, Bashir Ahmad, and Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, a serving member of the National Assembly, from coordinating the exercise.

Addressing a press conference, the Chairman of Jajiyya Political Movement, Zamfara State, stated that the exclusion of Bashir Ahmad and Hon. Jaji from the exercise was a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise their supporters.

According to sources, former Governor Abdulaziz Yari and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, are allegedly behind the exclusion, sparking concerns about fairness and inclusivity.

The situation has raised fears that the exercise may be compromised, potentially threatening party unity ahead of upcoming engagements.

The Jajiyya Political Movement, led by Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the matter, demanding immediate action to address any identified malpractices.

He cited a similar incident in 2019 when former Governor Ahmed Sani Yeriman Bakura was denied party membership registration, highlighting the need for due process and adherence to APC rules.

The APC National Organizing Secretary is accused of colluding with Yari and Matawalle to exclude Bashir Ahmad and Hon. Jaji’s supporters from the registration exercise.

The situation has sparked concerns about the legitimacy of the registration exercise and the potential for party unity to be undermined.

The Jajiyya Political Movement has urged the party leadership to respond promptly and take corrective actions to address the situation.

The group also called on the media and observers to monitor the proceedings with objectivity, emphasizing the need for fairness and transparency in the exercise.

The controversy has raised questions about the future of the APC in Zamfara State and the potential impact on the party’s performance in upcoming elections.

The APC leadership has been urged to take immediate action to address the situation and restore trust among party members.

The outcome of the investigation and the actions taken by the party leadership will be crucial in determining the future of the APC in Zamfara State.

The situation remains fluid, with stakeholders awaiting the party’s response to the allegations and the outcome of the investigation.