The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected reports suggesting that the party has already chosen a governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released yesterday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, described the claims as entirely false and baseless.
He emphasised that the state leadership has made no such decision or reached any agreement on a preferred candidate at this early stage.
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Idris clarified that the APC in Zamfara remains fully open to all qualified aspirants who wish to seek the party’s ticket.
He stressed, however, that any candidate for the governorship or indeed any other position would only emerge through the constitutionally recognised process of party primaries.
“The leadership of the APC in Zamfara State is not aware of any decision, arrangement, or consensus on the choice of a governorship candidate for the 2027 elections,” the statement read.
“We wish to state categorically that no such selection has taken place. The party does not adopt the practice of selecting candidates through stakeholders’ meetings, informal consultations, or any other means outside the established primary election process.”
The denial follows a recent spate of speculation in political circles within the state, where several prominent figures are said to be positioning themselves for various elective offices ahead of the next general elections.
Such early manoeuvring is increasingly common across Nigeria as parties and politicians seek to gain strategic advantages well in advance of formal campaigns.
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The APC in Zamfara has a history of internal challenges, particularly surrounding candidate selection and factionalism, which have at times undermined the party’s electoral performance in the state.
Disputes over zoning, consensus arrangements, and alleged imposition of candidates have previously led to divisions, legal battles, and weakened campaigns.
By issuing this early rebuttal, the state chapter appears intent on projecting unity and adherence to democratic norms within the party.
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