APC Threatens Disciplinary Action Over Internal Rift in Jigawa Ahead of 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Jigawa State branch has threatened to punish any member who is found to be disrespecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umar Namadi or compromising party unity.

Alhaji Nasiru Dahiru Jahun, the State Deputy Chairman, revealed this while leading a state delegation that included the State Executive Committee members and party chairmen from all 27 local government districts as a sign of allegiance to the governor.

Speaking at the Government House, Alhaji Jahun stated that they were there to reaffirm their allegiance to Governor Namadi, who he described as the APC’s acknowledged leader in Jigawa State.

He said that Governor Namadi and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continue to have the support of the state’s party leadership, which supports them both for a second term in 2027.

The Governor Namadi administration was also praised by the party leaders for what they called “wonderful transformation and unprecedented achievements within just two years,” characterizing them as landmark in Jigawa’s development.

Jahun further warned that any member whose acts betray unity or disrespect the state leadership would be sanctioned by the party without hesitation.

“Our devotion to the governor is similar to that of the humorous figure ‘Maha’ to his teacher; we will do anything Malam says and follow him wherever he leads us,” he remarked.

In response, Governor Namadi informed the APC leadership that his administration would continue to work with the party and thanked them for their solidarity.

In his interactions with party members throughout the state, he reaffirmed his dedication to equity.

The governor added that the APC’s state and federal governments are committed to implementing developmental projects and people-oriented policies.

But the long-simmering conflict within the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Jigawa State has recently taken a new turn as factions loyal to incumbent Governor Umar Namadi and former Governor and Minister of Defense Muhammad Badaru Abubakar have publicly clashed, with their supporters exchanging harsh words in recent days.

The state’s ruling party’s unity is in jeopardy as the dispute, which had been subtly growing since the change of power in 2023, is now unfolding into a public altercation.

If the problem is not handled wisely, some think it may make the APC less dominant in Jigawa before the 2027 elections.

Governor Namadi and former Governor Badaru, however, have not directly addressed the matter in a statement.