There was tension in Kofan Kaura, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Friday as residents were seen burning the 2027 senatorial election posters of Governor Abdullahi Sule.

The visibly angry residents also burnt flags of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and some bunches of brooms, a symbol of the party.

The short video of the incident was accompanied by the statement – “We reject rigging’, ‘We reject imposition.”

DAILY POST reports that Governor Sule reversed an earlier position where he vowed on national television not to seek any elective office after completing his tenure.

The governor, who is serving his second and final term, is vying for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in next general elections.

He won the Nasarawa North APC senatorial primary election after polling 47,393 votes to defeat his rival, Silas Agara, who got a total of 2,915 votes.

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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 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.