The member representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Jeremiah Umaru, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing concerns over the conduct of the party’s recently concluded primary elections.

Umaru, popularly known as Jakadan Wamba, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Gitta Ward in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

In the letter dated May 28, 2026, the lawmaker said developments surrounding the party’s primary elections had left him disillusioned and unable to continue his political journey within the ruling party.

He expressed concern over what he described as the gradual erosion of the values of fairness, transparency, justice, and internal democracy, which he said formed the foundation upon which many members joined and worked for the party’s growth.

According to him, the events that characterized the primary election process significantly weakened his confidence in the party’s commitment to credible and inclusive democratic practices.

The federal lawmaker noted that, as a loyal member who invested considerable time, effort, and resources in building the APC, it was painful to witness what he termed the increasing prevalence of imposition, manipulation, and disregard for the collective wishes of party members.

He maintained that the experiences of the primaries convinced him that the party was drifting away from the principles that once inspired the confidence and commitment of its supporters.

“I can no longer, in good conscience, remain part of a system that fails to uphold fairness, credibility, and respect for the aspirations of dedicated members,” he stated.

Despite his decision to leave the APC, Umaru expressed gratitude to party members, leaders, and associates with whom he worked during his years in the party.

He also appreciated the opportunities and experiences gained while serving under the platform and wished well to members who remain committed to advancing democratic ideals within the party.

His resignation adds to the growing list of defections and political realignments in Nasarawa State following the conclusion of party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A House of Representatives aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, David Ayuba Dumwe, has approached the Federal High Court in Lafia to challenge the alleged emergence of Beauty Sudar Aliyu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 general elections.

In the suit marked FHC/LF/CS/9/2026, Dumwe is seeking judicial intervention over what he described as an unlawful declaration of a candidate without due consultation and compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Beauty Sudar Aliyu were joined as second and third defendants, respectively.

According to court documents, the plaintiff contends that the PDP announced Aliyu as its consensus candidate without obtaining his consent as an aspirant and without conducting a valid primary election for the constituency.

Dumwe argued that the action allegedly violated established democratic procedures and the relevant provisions governing the nomination of candidates for elective offices.

The aspirant is therefore asking the court to determine the legality of the purported consensus arrangement and the party’s nomination process for the federal constituency seat.

He further maintained that all aspirants seeking elective positions under a political party are entitled to a transparent and lawful process as stipulated by the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution.

The legal action comes amid heightened political activities and consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties across the country concluding their candidate selection processes.

The Federal High Court sitting in Lafia has fixed June 16, 2026, for hearing of the matter.

A lawyer in Enugu State, Aroh Dominic, has warned the national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, against announcing candidates for elective positions in the state, citing alleged irregularities in the party’s primary elections.

DAILY POST reports that the warning comes amid growing controversy over the outcome of the NDC primaries conducted last week, with attention now focused on the party’s national secretariat, which is expected to release the final list of candidates.

In a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party on behalf of an NDC member, Idoko Chidozie, Aroh alleged that no primary election was conducted in Nsukka and Igbo-Eze South Local Government Areas for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and governorship positions.

According to the lawyer, party members gathered at designated venues in both local government areas in anticipation of the primaries, but no party officials arrived to conduct the exercise.

He stated that although aspirants and party supporters were present, the absence of party officials prevented the conduct of a valid primary election.

Aroh further alleged that some aspirants later organised separate exercises, which officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the police and other relevant agencies reportedly indicated would not be recognised.

The lawyer maintained that any attempt by the party to announce candidates for the affected positions would be challenged in court.

He also accused the party of planning to submit candidates despite the alleged failure to conduct primaries in the two local government areas.

The letter demanded an explanation from the party within 24 hours and warned that legal action would be instituted if the demands were not met.

Among the reliefs being sought are the refund of monies allegedly paid by aspirants, sanctions against those responsible for the alleged irregularities, and an order preventing any beneficiary of the process from being recognised as a candidate.

Meanwhile, the NDC national leadership has yet to authenticate any list of successful candidates from Enugu State.

One faction of the party in the state, led by Dr. Johnpaul Anih, had earlier released a list of winners following the primaries, while another faction is led by Ibuchukwu Obetta. The national leadership has not officially endorsed either list.