A support group within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly dismissed accusations of anti-party behaviour against a federal lawmaker from Zamfara State, describing the claims as politically motivated.
The North-West APC Youth Frontiers, in a statement on Tuesday, rejected allegations levelled against Honourable Sani Aminu Jaji, who represents the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency. The group’s coordinator, Danladi Cikaon, characterised the accusations as unfounded and intended to damage the legislator’s reputation.
Jaji, a member of the APC, has consistently demonstrated loyalty to the party, the group asserted. Cikaon highlighted Jaji’s significant contributions during the 2023 general elections, citing his active participation in stakeholder engagements across the North-West region and his role in mobilising party support at both state and national levels.
The statement argued that Jaji’s documented political activities within his ward and constituency made any suggestion of anti-party conduct contradictory and unjustified. The coordinator attributed the allegations to political opponents seeking to undermine the lawmaker’s standing.
This public defence underscores the ongoing internal dynamics within the APC as it consolidates following the 2023 elections. The Youth Frontiers reaffirmed its unequivocal support for Jaji and the party’s leadership structure at all tiers, framing the rejection of the allegations as a matter of protecting party unity and integrity.
The episode reflects the persistent challenge of managing internal dissent and rivalries within Nigeria’s major political parties, particularly in key states like Zamfara. How such disputes are resolved can impact the APC’s cohesion and its strategy for future electoral contests in the North-West.
