Rebecca Mu’azu, Gombe
An aspirant for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Alfred John Attajiri, has appealled to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, to intervene urgently in order to “restore hope, justice, and renewed confidence” in the party.
Mr. Attajiri made appeal following his rejection of the results for a primary election he claimed never took place in Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency in Gombe State on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Hon. Attajiri, an aspirant for the Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency seat, said in a press statement that the declaration of purported results by Hon. Mohammed Sa’idu Yila Fawu, a former Commissioner in Gombe State, represented a “direct assault on democracy” for a contest that never held.
According to the statement, there is “overwhelming evidence” across Balanga and Billiri, including videos, photographs, eyewitness accounts and reports, showing that no valid electoral exercise took place before results were declared.
Mr. Attajiri warned that the development was not only an insult to the democratic rights of party members and delegates, but also a “dangerous precedent” capable of destroying the credibility the APC built over the years.
“If injustice is allowed to thrive openly within our internal party system in this manner, Nigerians will naturally begin to question what the outcome of future elections may look like,” he said.
Mr. Attajiri said remaining silent in the face of the situation would only embolden impunity and weaken the faith of ordinary party members, who believe in fairness, due process, and equal opportunity.
He urged his supporters, as well as the youth, women, elders and all well-meaning citizens across the constituency, to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding.
“Do not allow provocation or frustration to lead to violence, unrest, or actions capable of disrupting the peace of our communities. Our struggle is for justice, not chaos,” he said.
Mr. Attajiri expressed confidence that “truth will prevail and that the voices of the people cannot be permanently silenced.”
