ADC Suspends Jigawa Primaries Over Violence and Irregularities

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) suspended the collation of its primaries in Jigawa State indefinitely due to reported violence and irregularities. The announcement was made by Zaki Ahm, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, who was sent to oversee the exercise.

The suspension was prompted by unresolved complaints that made it impossible to continue receiving results from the 27 local government areas. Reports indicated serious infractions and threats of violence, particularly in Guri local government, where no elections were held due to conflicts among party factions.

The primaries, which began on Monday, quickly became controversial, with accusations of intimidation and disputes over results. Tensions heightened as no winner was declared within 48 hours, causing anxiety among party supporters.

Despite the setback, Ahm expressed hope for resuming the collation process after the Eid el-Kabir prayer. The ADC's challenges in Jigawa reflect broader issues faced by Nigeria's opposition parties in building credible structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.