ADC suspends Jigawa primaries collation indefinitely over violence and irregularities
ADC suspends Jigawa primaries collation indefinitely over violence and irregularities
Confusion and tension have rocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State after the party indefinitely suspended the collation of its primary election results over reports of violence, irregularities, and malpractice.
The crisis affected the party’s primaries for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, State Assembly, and presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suspension was announced in Dutse by the Chief Returning Officer, retired DIG Zaki Ahmed, who said the exercise could not continue due to unresolved disputes and security concerns.
According to party officials, results had only been received from 19 out of the 27 local government areas before the process was halted. Several councils, including Auyo, Roni, and Kazaure, were yet to submit results, while reports of threats, intimidation, and electoral malpractice emerged from areas such as Gwaram, Babura, and Hadejia.
The situation worsened in Guri Local Government Area, where no election reportedly took place due to clashes between rival factions within the party. Delegates and supporters who had waited for more than 48 hours at the collation centre expressed frustration as the process descended into confusion.
Observers say the fierce governorship contest between Hon. Adamu Jumbo and Senator Sabo Nakudu intensified tensions within the party and contributed to the deadlock. Security operatives were deployed to maintain order at the collation venue amid fears of further violence.
Although party officials initially suggested collation could resume after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers, uncertainty still surrounds the process as internal disputes continue to threaten the credibility of the primaries. Political analysts warn that the development could deepen divisions within the ADC in Jigawa and raise fresh concerns about internal democracy ahead of the 2027 elections.
