A controversy has erupted in Zamfara State over the ongoing membership e-registration exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with allegations of influence peddling and disenfranchisement of certain factions within the party.
The crisis is centered around the exclusion of the state Organising Secretary, Bashir Ahmad, and the member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin-Magaji federal constituency of the state, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, from coordinating the exercise.
Jaji, who is also the Chairman of Jajiyya Political Movement, said that his exclusion and that of Ahmad from the exercise was a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise their supporters.
According to sources, a former governor of the state, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, are allegedly behind the exclusion, sparking concerns about fairness and inclusivity.
The situation has raised fears that the exercise may be compromised, potentially threatening party unity ahead of upcoming engagements.
The Jajiyya Political Movement has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the matter, demanding immediate action to address any identified malpractices.
Jaji cited a similar incident in 2019 when former another former governor of the state, Ahmed Sani Yeriman, was denied party membership registration, highlighting the need for due process and adherence to APC rules.
The APC National Organising Secretary, Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu is accused of colluding with Yari and Matawalle to exclude the supporters of Ahmad and Jaji from the registration exercise.
The situation has sparked concerns about the legitimacy of the registration exercise and the potential for party unity to be undermined.
The Jajiyya Political Movement has urged the party leadership to respond promptly and take corrective actions to address the situation.
The group also called on the media and observers to monitor the proceedings with objectivity, emphasising the need for fairness and transparency in the exercise.
The controversy has raised questions about the future of the the party in the state and the potential impact on its performance in the upcoming elections.
