In a rare show of unity, aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State have thrown their weight behind the party’s screening exercise, describing it as credible, transparent, and a model for internal democracy.
Leading the commendation is Barrister Yakubu A.H Ruba (SAN), an aspirant for the Kafin Hausa/Auyo/Hadejia Federal Constituency, who hailed the process as thorough and professionally conducted. He noted that the exercise has reinforced confidence among aspirants and demonstrated the party’s commitment to fairness.
The screening committee, chaired by former governor Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu and comprising respected party elders, has drawn widespread praise for ensuring a level playing field. Aspirants across various constituencies say the process reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen internal cohesion and credibility ahead of the elections.
In a significant move, many of the aspirants have also pledged to accept the outcome of the screening, signaling a willingness to subordinate personal ambition to party unity. Observers view this as a strategic shift aimed at avoiding the internal crises that often trail party primaries.
Beyond the commendations, the development underscores a broader narrative—one of a political party seeking to project discipline, order, and institutional strength. If sustained, analysts say, the current consensus could give the APC a critical advantage in Jigawa, positioning it as more organised and election-ready.
As the political process advances, the real test will be whether this unity endures when final decisions are made. For now, however, the APC in Jigawa appears to have achieved something uncommon in Nigerian politics: broad-based trust in its internal process.