A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of the Tinubu–Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to urgently intervene in what he described as the growing divisions within the Zamfara State chapter of the party.
Shinkafi warned that rising tensions among key stakeholders in the state were threatening the unity and stability of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He cautioned that unless the party leadership promotes genuine dialogue and reconciliation, the APC risks repeating the same mistakes that led to its loss of power in 2023.
In a statement personally signed on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Shinkafi appealed to party leaders at all levels — including the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle — to put aside personal differences and work together to rebuild the APC’s fractured base in Zamfara.
“It is important for all leaders, including former governors and serving ministers, to come together and rebuild the APC in Zamfara. We need cooperation, not competition, if the party is to move forward,” Shinkafi emphasized.
He expressed concern that persistent internal rivalries and factionalism could once again give the opposition an advantage if left unresolved. “A house divided against itself cannot stand. We must stop the cycle of internal rivalry and focus on rebuilding trust among our members,” he stated.
The former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) noted that the Zamfara APC has faced deep internal wrangling since losing the 2023 governorship election to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to him, political blocs loyal to key figures such as Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, Senator Kabiru Marafa, and several former governors have been operating in isolation rather than working together to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.
“Zamfara APC has many experienced leaders who have sacrificed for the party. We should channel that experience into peacebuilding, not rivalry,” Shinkafi advised.
He further revealed that he had deliberately stepped back from some political activities to reduce tensions and allow space for genuine reconciliation.
As part of his contribution to rebuilding the party, Shinkafi announced the launch of a new grassroots initiative, the Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Front, which aims to promote dialogue, political participation, and youth mobilisation across all 14 local government areas of Zamfara State.
According to him, the movement is designed to support the APC’s rebuilding process and encourage greater involvement of young people in governance and leadership.
Reaffirming his loyalty to the ruling party and his support for President Tinubu’s administration, Shinkafi expressed optimism that with sincerity, inclusiveness, and collective responsibility, the APC could regain its strength before the next election cycle.
“I remain a committed member of the APC. My appeal is for reconciliation and collective responsibility so that Zamfara can once again become a winning state for our party,” he said.
He urged both national and state leaders to prioritize peace and unity, stressing that rebuilding trust and public confidence in the APC’s leadership is key to future success.
“This is the time to rebuild bridges and focus on service to the people. If we work together and forgive past grievances, victory will come naturally,” Shinkafi advised.
Finally, he called on President Tinubu and Prof. Yilwatda to initiate a structured peace process that would bring all major stakeholders in the Zamfara APC under one umbrella of trust and mutual respect.
“What Zamfara APC needs now is reconciliation built on fairness, dialogue, and mutual respect. That is the surest path to stability and success in the next elections,” he concluded.
