Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A forum of All Progressives Congress aspirants in Kaduna State who voluntarily withdrew from their political ambitions in the interest of party unity has expressed deep dissatisfaction over what it described as continued neglect and lack of engagement by the party leadership and the Kaduna State Government. In a statement issued under the banner of the APC Aspirants Forum 2026, Kaduna State, the group said they made significant sacrifices after being persuaded to shelve their ambitions to ensure the unity and success of the party, but their loyalty has not been acknowledged with fairness, inclusion, or recognition.
The forum, which operates under the APC Aspirants Forum 2026, Kaduna State, said members agreed to step down because they believed that loyalty, discipline, commitment to party supremacy, and their sacrifices would be acknowledged through fairness, inclusion, and recognition. However, the group lamented that despite remaining patient and loyal to the APC, several attempts to seek audience with the relevant authorities have yielded no positive response. The aspirants further expressed concern over what they described as a growing perception that individuals who openly opposed the party's decisions have been rewarded, while those who remained committed to the party have been sidelined.
The Kaduna APC primaries, held in May 2026, were marred by widespread irregularities and violations of party guidelines, with several aspirants rejecting the outcome of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries. The party had declared Sunday Katung for Kaduna South, Ramalan Yero for Kaduna North, and Shehu Sani for Kaduna Central as winners of the senatorial primaries. However, the crisis deepened as aggrieved aspirants and their supporters staged protests, calling for the cancellation of the exercise. The forum's current protest appears to be a continuation of the internal crisis that has plagued the party in the state.
While reaffirming their loyalty to the APC, the forum stressed that its members have no regrets supporting the party's success but cautioned that loyalty should not be mistaken for weakness, nor sacrifices taken for granted. The group therefore called on the leadership of the APC and the Kaduna State Government to urgently engage with them and address what they described as the legitimate concerns of members who made significant sacrifices to preserve unity within the party. According to the statement, their demand is not for preferential treatment but for fairness, inclusion, and recognition of the contributions of loyal party members.
The statement concluded by reaffirming the forum's commitment to the continued progress of the APC and Kaduna State, while expressing hope that future decisions would be guided by justice, equity, and mutual respect. The protest comes amid a backdrop of growing internal dissent within the APC in Kaduna State, where the party's national leadership has also faced accusations of abandoning internal democracy and imposing candidates on aspirants without their consent. As the 2027 general elections approach, the party's ability to manage internal grievances and maintain unity will be critical to its electoral prospects in the state.
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