APC Crisis in Zamfara: Aspirant Accuses Yilwatda of Bias Ahead of Fresh Primary
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State is facing a fresh crisis as an aspirant, Hassan Dangaladima, has petitioned the National Executive Committee (NEC) over alleged bias by National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.
The petition comes ahead of the fresh primary election scheduled to hold to select the APC candidate for the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency.
Allegations and Yilwatda's Response
According to the petition, Dangaladima accused Yilwatda of unilaterally constituting a committee to conduct the fresh primary election without consulting the National Working Committee (NWC), which he heads.
Dangaladima claimed that the decision to form the committee was taken without considering the party's constitution or the aspirants' interests.
Zamfara State Governor's Defection and Abdulaziz Yari's Position
The state of Zamfara is witnessing a significant development as Governor Dauda Lawal recently defected to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Additionally, Zamfara State's former Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, is currently serving as the Director-General of President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election campaign.
Background on APC and Fresh Primary Election
The APC is the ruling party in Nigeria, a country with a diverse political landscape and a significant population.
The upcoming fresh primary election is crucial as it will determine the party's candidate for the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Kahuta Federal Constituency.
The Fresh Primary Election and Dangaladima's Complaint
The fresh primary election is set to take place in Zamfara State, where the controversy has escalated following Hassan Dangaladima's complaint.
Dangaladima alleges that the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, acted without consulting the National Working Committee (NWC) and disregarded the aspirants' interests.
Yilwatda's Response to Dangaladima's Complaint
In response to Dangaladima's complaint, Yilwatda's spokesperson, Abimbola Adebayo, dismissed the allegations as baseless and unfounded.
Adebayo stated that the National Chairman acted within the confines of the party's constitution and consulted other party members before setting up the committee.
Zamfara State Governor's Defection
Meanwhile, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
The Governor's switch to the APC adds weight to the party's chances in the upcoming elections in Zamfara State.
Abdulaziz Yar'Adua's Re-election Campaign Director-General
Abdulaziz Yar'Adua's Re-election Campaign Director-General, Abdulaziz Yari, is currently the State Governor of Zamfara State.
Yari is also the Director-General of President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election campaign.
The Governor's involvement in the re-election campaign adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing crisis in the APC.
Background on Nigeria's Political Landscape
- Nigeria is a diverse country with a significant population and a complex political landscape.
- The APC is a major political party in Nigeria, with a strong presence in Zamfara State.
- The upcoming elections in Zamfara State are crucial for the party's prospects.
The fresh primary election is set to determine the candidate for the APC in the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Kaduna Federal Constituency.</p<p><small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
