Court Sacks Popular APC Senator, Issues Fresh Directive
- A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau voided the APC primary election held for the Zamfara North Senatorial District
- Justice Hassan Dikko gave the ruling on Monday, August 31, after considering written addresses adopted by both the plaintiffs and defendants
- APC senatorial aspirant Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi had filed the suit challenging the legality of the primary
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A Federal High Court in Gusau has nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held for the Zamfara North Senatorial District and directed the party to organise a fresh exercise within 14 days.
Justice Hassan Dikko delivered the ruling on Monday, August 31, 2026, following roughly two hours of proceedings, during which he considered written addresses and arguments adopted by lawyers on both sides of the case.
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Tribune reported that the nullified primary had produced incumbent Senator Sahabi Ya'u Kaura as the APC's flagbearer for the Zamfara North senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Shinkafi's challenge succeeds
The suit was brought before the court by APC senatorial aspirant Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, who contested the validity of how the primary was conducted. His legal action directly led to Monday's ruling ordering the party back to the drawing board.
Responding to the judgment, Shinkafi said the court's decision had renewed public trust in the justice system. "It has restored people's confidence in the judiciary," he said.
The APC now has 14 days from the date of the judgment to conduct a new primary election for the district.
APC mentions football club supported by Tinubu
Legit.ng earlier reported that the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed President Bola Tinubu's favourite football club during a visit to Osun governor Ademola Adeleke.
Basiru said the APC secured about 444,000 votes, representing 46% of votes cast in Osun state, as he pushed for a stronger performance in 2027.
The senator also disclosed his own football loyalties and made a playful proposal to Adeleke, a fellow Arsenal supporter.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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