Zamfara APC aspirant petitions NEC over alleged bias in fresh primary

The All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State faces a fresh crisis as an aspirant petitions the party's National Executive Committee and security agencies. Daily Trust reported that Hassan Umar Dangaladima, a candidate for the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, accused National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda of bias. Vanguard noted that Yilwatda dismissed the allegations as unfounded. The primary is being held following a Court of Appeal order, according to The Eagle Online.

What we know

• Hassan Umar Dangaladima petitioned the APC NEC and security agencies.
• The petition concerns the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency primary.
• The Court of Appeal ordered a fresh primary in the constituency.
• National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda dismissed the allegations as unfounded.

Sources

1. Zamfara APC crisis deepens as aspirant petitions NEC, security agencies – Vanguard, 20 h ago
2. Crisis deepens in Zamfara APC as aspirant petitions NEC, security agencies – The Eagle Online, 15 h ago
3. APC crisis deepens as Zamfara aspirant accuses Yilwatda of bias ahead of fresh primary – Daily Post, 11 h ago
4. Primary: Zamfara APC aspirant accuses national chair of bias – Daily Trust, 5 h ago
5. Crisis Rocks Zamfara APC As Aspirant Petitions NEC, NWC Over Fresh Primary – Leadership, 50 min ago

Updates

• 11 Nov, 09:25 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 11 Nov, 09:18 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 11 Nov, 05:06 WAT – Story published - 4 outlets

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