By Prosper Okoye
The outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji federal constituency in Zamfara State has placed Hassan Umar Dangaladima at the centre of the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, following a contest marked by security concerns and calls for reconciliation.
Umar secured 9,416 votes, defeating his challenger, Aminu Sani Jaji, who polled 661, according to results announced by the party’s electoral committee.
The declaration was made by Mustapha Muhammed, acting chairman of the APC electoral committee from the party’s national headquarters, who served as the returning officer.
Muhammed said Umar had satisfied the party’s constitutional requirements and electoral guidelines before formally declaring him the winner.
The exercise unfolded amid tensions within the party after suspected political thugs reportedly attacked APC members, leaving several people injured and vehicles damaged.
Security agencies later intervened to restore order, allowing the voting process to proceed.
After the declaration, Umar thanked party members and constituents for their support, as well as security personnel and electoral officials involved in the exercise.
But his remarks also turned towards the task ahead: rebuilding relationships within a party divided by the contest.
He extended an olive branch to Jaji and appealed to supporters of both camps to set aside their differences and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Umar said party unity would be crucial to the APC’s chances in the next election.
