Jeremiah Umaru, the member representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing serious concerns over the conduct of the party’s recent primary elections. In a letter dated May 28, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Gitta Ward in Wamba Local Government Area, Umaru announced his decision to leave the ruling party after years of dedicated service. He stated that the events surrounding the primaries had left him deeply disillusioned and unable to continue his political journey within the APC.
Umaru, widely known as Jakadan Wamba, expressed alarm over what he described as the erosion of core democratic values within the party. He pointed to fairness, transparency, justice, and internal democracy as the foundational principles that initially drew many members, including himself, to the APC. According to him, the primary election process failed to uphold these values, significantly undermining his confidence in the party’s commitment to credible and inclusive governance.
The federal lawmaker emphasized that he had invested considerable time, effort, and resources into building the APC from its early days. He found it painful to witness what he called the increasing prevalence of imposition, manipulation, and disregard for the collective will of party members. Umaru maintained that these developments convinced him the party was drifting away from the ideals that once inspired loyalty and commitment among its supporters.
“I can no longer, in good conscience, remain part of a system that fails to uphold fairness, credibility, and respect for the aspirations of dedicated members,” Umaru stated in his resignation letter. Despite his decision to leave, he expressed gratitude to party members, leaders, and associates with whom he worked over the years. He also acknowledged the opportunities and experiences gained while serving under the APC platform and extended well wishes to those who remain committed to advancing democratic ideals within the party.
His departure adds to a growing trend of political realignments in Nasarawa State following the conclusion of party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move may signal deeper dissatisfaction within the APC ranks, particularly among lawmakers and grassroots members who value transparent and participatory party processes. As the political landscape continues to shift, Umaru’s resignation could influence other members to reevaluate their party affiliations in the coming months.
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