Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, an All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain in Zamfara State and chief of the Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Entrance Group, has written to the Nationwide Chairman of APC, alleging that the state chapter of the celebration has directed native authorities chairmen and ward chairmen to exclude his supporters from the e-registration train.
In a letter dated January 10, 2026, Shinkafi claimed that the exclusion was a deliberate try to disenfranchise his supporters and stop them from taking part within the celebration’s inside democracy.
The letter adopted an issue that erupted within the state over the continuing membership e-registration train of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with allegations of exclusion and marginalisation of sure factions throughout the celebration.
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The state of affairs has raised issues concerning the equity and transparency of the e-registration train, with allegations that the state chapter of the celebration is manipulating the method to favour sure people.
Shinkafi’s supporters have been allegedly excluded from the train, sparking fears of celebration factions and disunity among the many ranks and recordsdata of APC members within the state.
Sources near the celebration alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle, is behind the exclusion of Shinkafi’s supporters from the e-registration train.
The transfer has been seen as a bid to consolidate energy throughout the celebration and silence opposition voices.
Dr Shinkafi has referred to as for an impartial and clear investigation into the matter, urging the Nationwide Chairman of the APC to take instant motion to handle the state of affairs.
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He warned that if the difficulty will not be addressed, it may result in additional divisions throughout the celebration and undermine the credibility of the e-registration train.
The controversy comes at a time when the APC is attempting to revamp its picture and show its dedication to inside democracy and transparency.
The celebration’s fame is at stake, and it stays to be seen how the Nationwide Chairman will handle the state of affairs.
