A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Sani Shinkafi, has called on President Bola Tinubu and the party’s National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, to address the growing divisions within the party in the state. His appeal comes as the APC prepares for the 2027 general elections, with rising tensions among key stakeholders threatening party unity.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Shinkafi warned that unless the party’s leadership promotes dialogue and reconciliation, the APC risks repeating the mistakes that led to its loss of power in 2023. He emphasized that leaders at all levels—including Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle—must set aside personal rivalries and work toward uniting the party’s fractured base. As a member of the Tinubu‑Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Shinkafi cautioned that internal rivalries and factionalism could once again hand victory to the opposition if left unresolved. “A house divided against itself cannot stand,” he said.
Shinkafi’s concerns are rooted in the APC’s history of internal conflicts, which have hindered its ability to present a united front in past elections. The party’s loss in 2023 was attributed, in part, to these divisions and a lack of cohesion. Looking ahead to 2027, his call for unity and reconciliation is seen as a crucial step toward regaining power.
To move forward, Shinkafi emphasized the need for former governors, serving ministers, and other party leaders to collaborate in rebuilding the APC in Zamfara State. By promoting cooperation and dialogue, the party can begin to heal its internal divisions and present a stronger, more unified front in the upcoming elections. The success of this effort will be pivotal in determining the APC’s chances in 2027.
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