The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mobilised its grassroots structures in a concerted drive towards the 2027 general elections, with its Jajiya Political Movement formally endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and unanimously naming Rt Hon. Dr Aminu Sani Jaji, PhD, as its preferred candidate for the Zamfara governorship.
The movement convened simultaneous strategic stakeholders’ meetings across all 14 local government areas of the state as part of a broader effort to foster internal cohesion, expand membership, and sharpen the party’s electoral machinery. The exercise, led by the movement’s political leader, Hon. Dr Aminu Sani Jaji, was presented by organisers as a renewal of commitment to the APC and a tactical move to strengthen the party’s prospects at state and national levels.
Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammed Gurbin‑Bore, chairman of the movement’s organising committee, received reports from the local government teams and expressed satisfaction with the conduct and outcome of the meetings. According to Gurbin‑Bore, the stakeholders’ gatherings were aimed at consolidating support for the movement’s leadership, ensuring robust participation in upcoming APC activities and maximising registration under the party’s e‑membership drive.
“The strategic stakeholders’ meeting was designed to strengthen the capacity of the movement across Zamfara and to renew support for our leader, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, as well as for the re‑election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027,” Gurbin‑Bore said. He stressed that the movement had completed necessary arrangements to take part in all relevant party processes, including congresses and the ongoing e‑registration exercise, to guarantee that eligible members are captured.
Reaffirming loyalty to the APC national leadership, Gurbin‑Bore noted the movement’s readiness to implement directives from headquarters. He commended the swift intervention of the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, which he said resolved access challenges to the party’s e‑membership platform in Zamfara, facilitating a more comprehensive registration drive across the state.
At a prior meeting in Kaduna, delegates of the Jajiya Movement reportedly endorsed Dr Aminu Sani Jaji as their candidate for the Zamfara governorship contest. Gurbin‑Bore said the endorsement of President Tinubu’s second‑term bid reflected the movement’s conviction that continuity at the federal level would support development objectives for Zamfara and Nigeria generally.
The local government meetings drew chairmen of the movement’s local committees, key APC stakeholders and a broad cross‑section of party supporters, many of whom expressed enthusiasm for Dr Jaji’s governorship ambition and the party’s broader electoral prospects. Participants emphasised the imperative of unity, intensified voter mobilisation, and meticulous use of the e‑registration process to prevent disenfranchisement of legitimate party members.
Political observers monitoring the development interpreted the Jajiya Movement’s activities as a timely attempt to bolster the APC’s grassroots appeal and to present a united front ahead of the 2027 polls. One analyst commented that organised local engagement, coupled with an effective membership drive, is essential for any political party seeking credible performance in competitive elections.
Strategic objectives and operational plans
Sources within the movement said the stakeholders’ meetings were not merely ceremonial but included concrete plans for capacity building, conflict resolution at the ward level, and coordinated outreach to both urban and rural constituencies. Proposed interventions, they added, include training for local committee officers on voter education, deployment of digital tools for membership verification, and establishment of rapid‑response teams to address emergent disputes that could undermine party cohesion.
Gurbin‑Bore outlined a three‑fold strategy: consolidate internal harmony, maximise membership capture ahead of statutory party congresses, and engage communities with a clear policy narrative that links federal achievements to local development prospects. “We must ensure that the APC’s message and programme are clearly communicated to every community in Zamfara,” he said. “Our task is to translate national achievements into tangible benefits that resonate with ordinary citizens.”
E‑registration: progress and challenges
The APC’s e‑registration drive has been a focal point for the movement. Officials maintained that comprehensive digital capture of members would modernise party structures and prevent multiple and fraudulent registrations. Yet the process has encountered logistical and technical hurdles in several states, Zamfara included, prompting elected leaders and party operatives to seek intervention from national headquarters.
Gurbin‑Bore praised the swift support from the APC national leadership and urged local structures to embrace the system. “The e‑registration is a game‑changer. It will give us an accurate membership roll, which is indispensable for internal democracy and for presenting credible candidates in 2027,” he said. Movement coordinators pledged to run targeted registration drives, particularly in under‑served wards where internet access and digital literacy remain limited.
Implications for Zamfara’s political landscape
The Jajiya Movement’s public endorsement of Dr Jaji and President Tinubu signals an attempt to crystallise alliances within the APC ahead of competitive primaries. Political commentators note that early consolidation can be advantageous in a context where intra‑party rivalries often fragment vote banks and undermine electoral prospects.
However, observers caution that endorsements alone do not guarantee success. Effective mobilisation, coalition building beyond the movement’s base, and an attractive policy agenda that addresses security, youth unemployment, and rural development will be decisive factors. For Zamfara, which has faced acute security and socio‑economic challenges in recent years, a credible campaign must present practicable solutions rather than rhetorical commitments.
Responses from other political stakeholders
As of publication, there has been limited public comment from other major actors in Zamfara’s political space. Opposition parties and rival APC factions have yet to mount visible counter‑narratives to the Jajiya Movement’s endorsement. It remains to be seen whether this initiative will catalyse broader realignments within the state or prompt competing alliances.
Looking ahead
With the 2027 general elections approaching, the Jajiya Movement has signalled that it will remain active and engaged. Its immediate priorities include completing member registration, strengthening local committees, and rolling out voter education campaigns that link party objectives with grassroots concerns.
“In the months ahead we shall intensify our mobilisation and ensure that the APC’s structures in Zamfara are resilient and focused,” Gurbin‑Bore said. “Our endorsement is not the end but the beginning of a concerted effort to win the confidence of the people and to secure victory in 2027.”
The movement’s activities will be closely watched by political analysts and party strategists nationwide, as they may provide an early indicator of the APC’s organisational readiness and electoral strategy in the North‑West region ahead of the next national polls.
