APC Rerun in Zamfara North Produces Conflicting Winners

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara North held a court-ordered rerun primary on November 2, 2026, to resolve disputes over the senatorial ticket. The rerun produced two conflicting results: Dr. Auwal Abdullahi Aliyu, Chairman of the APC Zamfara North Senatorial District Primary Election Committee, declared incumbent Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura the winner with 49,176 votes, while Tijjani Yahaya Kaura received 9,628 votes.

However, Sani Abdullahi, the Returning Officer, later declared Tijjani Yahaya Kaura the winner with 16,758 votes, claiming Sahabi had only 1,465 votes. Tijjani alleged that the Chairman was coerced into announcing a false result.

Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, whose court case prompted the rerun, rejected the process, citing numerous irregularities, including lack of original result sheets, unauthorized venues, and armed disruptions. The situation has led to a fresh threat of litigation that could jeopardize the APC's position ahead of the January 16, 2027 National Assembly elections.