Tensions are escalating within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State, as party stakeholders resist what they perceive as attempts to impose candidates ahead of the upcoming elections. Influential figures within the party, including Barrister Ahmad El-Marzuq, have publicly opposed any efforts to sideline internal consultation. In a video that has circulated on social media, El-Marzuq warned party leaders against allowing themselves to be used for the imposition of candidates, regardless of their status or privilege.
El-Marzuq emphasized that stakeholders might consider supporting aspirants if proper consultations and mutual understanding are established. He stated, “They should not allow themselves to be manipulated into forcing any candidate on the people.” He further noted that with dialogue and respect, concessions could be made. “We will not accept imposed candidates,” he asserted, reflecting a growing sentiment among party members who are advocating for due process and consensus-building.
This development has been linked by some observers to the reported legislative ambitions of Yusuf Buhari, the son of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Yusuf Buhari is said to be interested in contesting for the House of Representatives seat representing the Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. Political analysts suggest that the current situation indicates a potentially contentious path toward candidate selection within the APC in this constituency, with strong indications that internal disagreements may intensify before a final decision is made.
The Daura/Mai’adua seat, a politically significant constituency in Katsina State, is expected to attract increased attention in the coming months as party members navigate competing interests and calls for transparency.
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