Zamfara: Jaji wins APC rerun primary by 26,646 votes
AI Executive Briefing
Gemini Flash AI~45s readHon. Aminu Sani Jaji has been declared the winner of the APC rerun primary for the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency. The election, held on November 11, 2026, resulted in a decisive victory for Jaji following a court-ordered process.
Context & Background
- ✦The rerun was necessitated by a legal challenge filed by Hassan Umar Dangaladima at the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the initial nomination.
- ✦The APC national leadership complied with the court's mandate to conduct a fresh primary within a two-week timeframe.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, winner of the primary with 26,646 votes.•Hon. Kabiru Idris, Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee who announced the results.•27,389 party members were accredited to vote out of 42,266 registered members.
Outlook & Next Steps
Having satisfied the requirements of the law, the APC constitution, and party guidelines, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji has been returned as the winner of the fresh primary.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary- Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji secured a landslide victory in the APC rerun primary for the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency.
- Jaji polled 26,646 votes, significantly outperforming his closest challenger, Hassan Umar Dangaladima, who received 713 votes.
- The rerun was conducted in compliance with a Federal High Court order that nullified the previous nomination and mandated a fresh primary.
Key Facts:November 11, 2026: The APC rerun primary election was conducted on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.27,359 votes: A total of 27,359 votes were cast during the primary election.
Editorial Excerpt
By Idris Salisu, Gusau A member representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) fresh primary election for the constituency with a landslide victory.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
Why was a fresh primary election held for the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency?
The rerun was held following a Federal High Court, Abuja ruling that nullified Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji's earlier nomination and ordered the APC to conduct a new primary within two weeks.
How many votes did the candidates receive in the rerun primary?
Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji polled 26,646 votes, Hassan Umar Dangaladima scored 713 votes, and Musa Zubairu received zero votes.
