Zamfara: Jaji Wins APC Re-Election by 26,646 Votes
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rerun primary election in the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, Nigeria, with a significant lead of 26,646 votes.
Results of the APC Re-Election
- Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji secured 14,230 votes in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area, while Hassan Umar Dangaladima received 1,716 votes.
- In Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, Jaji secured 12,416 votes, while Dangaladima garnered 250 votes.
The rerun election was necessitated by a court order following a suit filed by Dangaladima, who challenged the outcome of the initial primary election held on September 27, 2026, which led to his disqualification.
APC Re-Election Timeline
- The initial APC primary election was held on September 27, 2026.
- Hon. Hassan Umar Dangaladima challenged the result, leading to a court order for a rerun.
- The rerun election took place on November 11, 2026.
The Zamfara State chapter of the APC has declared Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji as the winner of the rerun election.
Zamfara APC Re-Election: Aminu Sani Jaji Wins
Zamfara State, Nigeria - Aminu Sani Jaji has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rerun primary election in the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, securing a significant lead of 26,646 votes over his closest rival, Hassan Umar Dangaladima.
APC Re-Election: Dangaladima's Challenge
The fresh election was necessitated by a court order following Dangaladima's challenge of the outcome of the initial primary election held on September 27, 2026.
APC Re-Election: Timeline
- The initial APC primary election took place on September 27, 2026.
- Dangaladima challenged the result, leading to a court order for a rerun.
- The rerun election took place on November 11, 2026.
Zamfara APC Re-Election: Jaji Wins
Zamfara State, Nigeria - Aminu Sani Jaji has emerged as the victor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rerun primary election in the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, securing a significant lead of 26,646 votes over his closest rival, Hassan Umar Dangaladima.
APC Re-Election: Dangaladima's Challenge
The fresh election was necessitated by a court order following Dangaladima's challenge of the outcome of the initial primary election held on September 27, 2026.
APC Re-Election: Timeline
- The initial APC primary election took place on September 27, 2026.
- Dangaladima challenged the result, leading to a court order for a rerun.
- The rerun election took place on November 11, 2026.
The Zamfara State chapter of the APC declared Jaji as the winner of the rerun election in the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, confirming the victory of Jaji by a significant margin of 26,646 votes over Dangaladima.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
