The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is confident of winning back power in the 2027 general elections.
The party chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, who was represented by the Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, said this during a welcome-back meeting for Ahmad Sharu Anka, a party member who had previously clashed with the leadership but has now reconciled.
Danfulani said the APC’s defeat in the 2023 governorship election was a lesson. He explained that the setback was caused by internal divisions, not because the opposition was stronger.
“We are now hopeful that our party, which was derailed by members who felt offended, has resolved its disagreements. The party is now united under the leadership of Senator Abdulaziz Yari and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle,” he said.
He added that Zamfara is still an APC stronghold.
“Recently, the party witnessed the massive cancellation of factions, making it great again without unnecessary accusations that previously created misunderstandings and blocked channels for electoral victory,” Danfulani said.
At the event, Ahmad Sharu Anka — a two-time local government chairman and former Commissioner for Lands — officially announced his move from the faction loyal to Aminu Sani Jaji, a House of Representatives member, to join the camp of Yari and Matawalle.
Anka promised to work for unity within the APC.
“As a grassroots politician, I have chosen to struggle for the perfect unity of the APC to ensure the total recovery of its lost power come 2027. Zamfara has always been a stronghold of the APC, and we will maintain that position,” he said.
