The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Wednesday adjourned indefinitely its judgment in two separate suits challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for two federal constituencies in the state.

The decision followed the conclusion of arguments by counsel representing the parties in the cases.

The presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu, announced that judgment had been reserved and would be delivered on a date to be communicated to the parties.

The suits were instituted by Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon and Job Julius, who are seeking the nullification of the APC primary elections conducted for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing and Ardo-Kola/Karim Lamido/Lau Federal Constituencies, respectively.

Job Julius is challenging the party’s primary election for the Ardo-Kola/Karim Lamido/Lau Federal Constituency, while Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon is contesting the primary election for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency.

The plaintiffs alleged that the APC failed to conduct valid primary elections in the affected constituencies in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the party’s guidelines.

They argued that no lawful primary election took place and urged the court to declare the purported exercises null and void.

They further prayed the court to invalidate the outcomes of the alleged primaries and grant all consequential reliefs deemed appropriate.

Following the adoption of final written addresses by counsel to all the parties, Justice Salisu reserved judgment indefinitely, stating that the date for delivery would be communicated in due course.

The outcome of the cases is expected to determine the legitimacy of the APC’s nomination process for the two federal constituencies ahead of the forthcoming elections.

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will retain power in the 2027 general elections, citing the party’s grassroots support and political structure across the state.
Radda stated this during the inauguration of the Tinubu/Dikko Women and Youth Centre for 2027, a campaign organisation initiated by former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema.

“I have no doubt, no fear and no hesitation about our chances in the next election,” the governor said, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects ahead of the polls.

He said the APC would unveil its campaign programmes at the appropriate time and engage opposition parties during the official campaign period.

According to him, the campaign organisation, with structures across the 34 local government areas, wards and polling units in Katsina State, is expected to strengthen mobilisation among women, youths and other supporters.

Radda commended Shema for establishing the platform, describing it as an initiative that would further strengthen the party’s structure in the state.

Speaking at the event, Shema urged party members to support President Bola Tinubu, APC governors and other party candidates in future elections.

He also called for collective efforts to address insecurity, kidnapping and banditry, stressing that security challenges in one part of the country affect the nation as a whole.

The North-West Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Garba Muhammad, has disclosed the reason President Bola Tinubu retained his Vice, Kashim Shettima as running mate in the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Muhammad said Tinubu’s decision reflected his confidence in Shettima’s loyalty, competence and dedication to national service, adding that it was a strategic move that would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.

He commended the President for retaining Shettima, describing him as a dependable partner whose performance in office had earned the trust of many Nigerians.

“I sincerely congratulate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on his re-nomination by the President. This action by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a demonstration of his trust and confidence in the Vice President.

“So far, Nigeria and Nigerians are well pleased with the Vice President for his loyalty and commitment to his fatherland,” Muhammad said.

The APC chieftain further stated that the decision is a strategic political calculation that will further strengthen the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election.

He added that President Tinubu had once again demonstrated political foresight through the move, insisting that the APC remained the party to beat in the next election.

“The President has once again displayed his political sagacity with this decision. The APC remains the party to beat in the next general elections,” he added.

He also called on APC members and Nigerians to continue supporting the Tinubu administration as it implements its policies and development programmes.