Shinkafi Sues APC Over Zamfara Consensus Candidate

Sani Shinkafi, a gubernatorial aspirant, has initiated legal action against the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the party's consensus candidate for the Zamfara North senatorial district. The suit, filed on May 25, 2026, in the Federal High Court, Gusau, alleges that there was no valid consensus agreement among the aspirants, as none voluntarily withdrew from the race or endorsed the consensus candidate, Sahabi Ya'u.

Shinkafi claims that the APC violated the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the party's constitution regarding the conduct of primaries. He seeks the court's interpretation of sections 84, 86, and 87 of the Electoral Act to determine whether the APC followed due process.

The relief sought includes nullifying the purported primary election and compelling the APC to conduct fresh primaries. Shinkafi had expressed interest in the senatorial nomination by purchasing the APC nomination form for N20 million on April 30, 2026, and argues that the party's actions demonstrate a disregard for internal democracy.