Jaji Secures APC Ticket in Zamfara Primary Rerun With Commanding Vote Share
Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji won a court-ordered primary election rerun in Zamfara, polling over 26,600 votes against rivals who received minimal support.
Following a legal dispute that prompted the Federal High Court to order a fresh contest, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji has clinched the All Progressives Congress ticket representing Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency. The primary exercise took place on 11 November 2026 in the Kaura Namoda area, where the lawmaker triumphed over his rivals.
Out of 27,359 ballots cast during the exercise, Jaji garnered 26,646 votes. Hassan Umar Dangaladima, his nearest rival, polled 713 votes, while Musa Zubairu secured none.
Results were announced by the APC Electoral Committee Chairman, Hon. Kabiru Idris, at Kaura Namoda's collation centre. The chairman confirmed compliance with legal requirements and APC constitutional provisions governing the process.
Across the two local government areas comprising the constituency, 27,389 voters participated out of 42,266 registered members. This participation level signified meaningful involvement in the rerun, which became necessary following court intervention in the original nomination process.
Jaji's overwhelming performance reflects considerable support among constituents. Between his tally and those achieved by other candidates, a gap exceeding 25,900 votes emerged.
Before announcing the outcome, the electoral committee satisfied itself that all statutory procedures and constitutional standards had been properly observed.
