Shinkafi Refuses to Withdraw from Zamfara North Senate Race
Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a former governorship candidate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state, has asserted his determination to contest the Zamfara North Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections, refusing to withdraw for any influential party member, including Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar. Shinkafi made this declaration during a press conference at his residence in Gusau.
He emphasized the need for a fresh primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District, as mandated by a Court of Appeal ruling in Sokoto, which nullified the previous primary election. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the APC's national leadership to ensure a credible electoral process, warning that any attempts to manipulate the primaries would lead to repercussions at the polls.
Shinkafi reiterated his loyalty to the APC while advocating for internal democracy and adherence to judicial decisions to maintain political stability within the party.
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