About 55 aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State have accused the party leadership and the state government of neglecting and marginalising loyal members who voluntarily stepped down from various elective contests in the interest of party unity.
The aggrieved aspirants, operating under the banner of the Kaduna State House of Assembly APC Aspirants Forum 2026, said they abandoned their political ambitions following appeals by party leaders, believing their loyalty, discipline and commitment would be rewarded with fairness, inclusion and recognition.
In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by the forum’s Chairman, Godwin Luka (Maisolar), and Secretary, Tahir Gambo Abubakar, the group lamented that repeated efforts to engage the party leadership and the Kaduna State Government had yielded no positive response.
According to the forum, members voluntarily withdrew from their respective contests to preserve party unity and strengthen the APC’s electoral prospects, describing the decision as a major sacrifice made in the collective interest of the ruling party.
The aspirants, however, expressed disappointment that months after making the sacrifice, they had allegedly been excluded from appointments, consultations and other political engagements.
They further alleged that while loyal party members who complied with directives from the leadership had been sidelined, individuals who openly criticised the party or opposed its decisions were being rewarded with appointments and political opportunities.
“We willingly sacrificed our personal ambitions after appeals by the leadership because we believed our loyalty, discipline and commitment to the party would be recognised and appreciated.
“We remain committed to the ideals and success of the APC, but our patience and loyalty should not be mistaken for weakness, neither should our sacrifices be taken for granted,” the statement read.
The forum stressed that its members were not seeking special treatment but were demanding justice, fairness and recognition for those who made personal sacrifices to strengthen the party.
It warned that continued neglect of loyal members could affect the morale of party faithful as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While reaffirming their loyalty to Governor Uba Sani and the APC, the aspirants urged the governor and the party leadership to engage members of the forum and address their grievances before they escalate.
The group also noted that many of its members command significant political influence across their constituencies, adding that their supporters were closely monitoring developments ahead of the next general elections.
“We have no regrets supporting the success of our great party. However, loyalty should be rewarded. Justice, equity and fairness remain the foundation for sustaining unity and strengthening the APC ahead of future elections,” the statement added.
The forum expressed optimism that the party leadership would resolve the matter through dialogue, insisting that recognising and accommodating loyal members would further strengthen the APC in Kaduna State.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Kaduna State chapter of the APC nor the Kaduna State Government had responded to the allegations.
Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism: Only credible journalism can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. It involves a lot of efforts and money. We need your support. Click here to Donate