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Shinkafi rejects Zamfara APC rerun, petitions defence minister
Updated 14:35 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 12:28 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
According to Leadership, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, an APC senatorial aspirant for Zamfara North, rejected the party's November 2 rerun primary, alleging irregularities and intimidation of members and the improper involvement of serving military personnel. Daily Post reported that Shinkafi, through his solicitors at YAS Law Firm, petitioned Defence Minister Christopher Musa over the alleged participation of a lieutenant commander in the primary. The petition seeks an investigation into the alleged military interference.
What we know
- Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi is an APC aspirant for Zamfara North Senate seat
- He rejected the APC November 2 rerun primary
- He alleges irregularities, intimidation and involvement of serving military personnel
- He petitioned Defence Minister Christopher Musa
- YAS Law Firm represents him
Sources
- Shinkafi Rejects Zamfara APC Senatorial Rerun, Petitions Defence Minister Over Alleged Military Interference – Leadership,
- Shinkafi alleges military interference in Zamfara APC rerun primary, petitions Defence Minister – Daily Post,
- Zamfara North: APC chieftain alleges alleged military interference in senatorial primary – Daily Post,
Updates
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