{
  "id": 18251771,
  "title": "Shinkafi rejects Zamfara North APC primary, demands fresh election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/shinkafi-rejects-zamfara-north-apc-primary-demands-fresh-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:13:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/shinkafi-rejects-zamfara-north-apc-primary-demands-fresh-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a candidate for the APC Zamfara North Senatorial ticket, has rejected the results of the November 2 primary election, claiming the process was marred by irregularities and violations of party guidelines. Known as Wamban Shinkafi, he accused the election of being rife with improper procedures, intimidation of party members, and manipulation of results. Shinkafi's allegations include the unauthorized use of non-original voting materials, the appearance of photocopied result sheets where they should not have been, and insufficient voter accreditation. He also pointed to confusing schedules, abrupt venue changes, and poor communication by election officials as contributing factors to widespread confusion. Furthermore, Shinkafi accused armed individuals, including security personnel and soldiers, of intimidating supporters and forcing some to abandon the polling sites. The primary election committee allegedly allowed unauthorised local government officers and ward returning officers to conduct the vote and declare results without proper authorization, according to Shinkafi. The aspirant also alleged that the collation of results was done secretly at undisclosed locations without his accredited agents' participation, preventing them from monitoring the process or receiving result sheets. Shinkafi dismissed claims that he had any prior agreement with other aspirants or that Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura could be considered a winner, asserting his commitment to pursuing his grievances through lawful means. He called for the APC National Chairman, NWC, and National Election Appeals Committee to nullify the election and hold a fresh direct primary under INEC supervision and a newly constituted election committee. Shinkafi also demanded disciplinary action against those involved in the alleged irregularities and threatened legal action against the two senators declared winners by the committee.",
  "summary": "Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, an aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara North Senatorial ticket, has rejected the November 2 primary election, alleging irregularities, electoral malpractice, and non-compliance with the party’s guidelines. Shinkafi, popularly known as Wamban Shinkafi, said the exercise conducted across the Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda, and Zurmi local…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}