Six governorship aspirants from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have passed a vote of no confidence in the state’s APC Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, accusing him of bias and partiality in the lead-up to the party’s primary elections. The decision was announced in a statement released after a meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, where the aspirants expressed deep concerns over the integrity of the electoral process under Gadaka’s supervision. They demanded his immediate removal from all roles related to the conduct and oversight of the Yobe State APC primary elections, citing his apparent partisanship as a threat to fairness and transparency.
The aspirants stated that Gadaka’s actions have compromised the credibility of the primary process, making it impossible for them to trust that the election will be free, fair, and transparent. “Following the continuous apparent partisanship displayed by the Yobe State APC Chairman, it is very clear that the APC chairman is highly compromised,” the statement read. They emphasized that under current circumstances, they cannot have confidence in Gadaka’s ability to manage an election that must reflect the will of all party members and candidates.
Despite their grievances with the state chairman, the group reaffirmed their full support for the national leadership of the APC and their commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign. They stressed that their concerns are strictly about the conduct of the state primary and not a reflection on the party’s leadership at the national level. The aspirants believe that a fair and credible primary is essential to maintaining the party’s unity and electoral strength in the upcoming general elections.
The development comes at a critical time as the APC prepares for its governorship primaries across various states, including Yobe, where internal tensions have begun to surface. The aspirants’ statement underscores the importance of impartial leadership during sensitive electoral periods, especially in a party that prides itself on being the ruling party in Nigeria. Their call for Gadaka’s withdrawal is not just a demand for procedural fairness but also a signal to the national leadership to intervene and ensure that party processes are not undermined by perceived favoritism.
As the APC continues to navigate internal challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections, the outcome of this dispute in Yobe State could set a precedent for how similar issues are handled across other states. The national leadership will now be under pressure to respond swiftly and decisively to restore confidence among party members and candidates. The situation highlights the delicate balance between party unity and the need for fair, transparent processes in Nigeria’s political landscape.
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