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Jaji wins APC fresh primary in Zamfara with 26,646 votes

Updated 19:22 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 19:22 WAT · 6 outlets reporting

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Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji won the All Progressives Congress (APC) fresh primary election for the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, according to Vanguard. The APC Electoral Committee declared Jaji the winner of the exercise held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Daily Trust reported that Jaji polled 26,646 votes to defeat Hassan Umar Dangaladima, who scored 713 votes. The Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, Hon. Kabiru Idris, announced the result at the collation centre in Kaura Namoda.

What we know

  • Aminu Sani Jaji won the APC fresh primary for Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency.
  • Jaji received 26,646 votes in the election.
  • Hassan Umar Dangaladima scored 713 votes as the closest challenger.
  • The primary election was held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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Sources

  1. Zamfara: Rep Jaji wins APC primary for Kaura/B/magaji seat – Nigerian Tribune,
  2. Jaji wins Zamfara APC re-run primary with 26,646 votes – The Sun,
  3. Zamfara: Jaji wins APC rerun primary by 26,646 votes – Vanguard,
  4. Jaji Wins APC Re-run Primary in Zamfara – Daily Trust,
  5. Jaji Wins Zamfara House Of Reps Fresh Election – New Telegraph,
  6. Jaji Wins APC Fresh Primary In Zamfara With 26,646 Votes – Leadership,

Updates

  • – Story published - 6 outlets

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