72 hours after, Jigawa ADC yet to announce primary election results over alleged controversy 

After three days since the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries began in Jigawa State, the party has not yet released the results for its governorship and other elective positions.

The hold‑up is tied to the fiercely contested governorship primary between Hon. Adamu Jumbo and Senator Sabo Nakudu, a race the party described as highly competitive and difficult to conclude.

Primaries that started on Monday, 25 May 2026, covered elections for the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, and presidential slots. By Wednesday, 27 May, no winner had been declared by the party’s electoral committee.

At about 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee for Jigawa State, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Zaki Ahmed, addressed delegates and stakeholders at the Tahir Hotel in Dutse, the venue set for the collation.

Ahmed announced a postponement of the collation process, citing unresolved issues surrounding the governorship contest.

Observers noted that tensions remained high among supporters of both aspirants, each camp expressing confidence of victory.

Party officials maintained that the delay was necessary to ensure transparency, fairness, and credibility in the conduct of the exercise.

Despite the extended wait, delegates and party supporters continued to gather at the collation venue in anticipation of the final announcement.

Speaking to journalists, Ahmed revealed that results from only 19 of the 27 local government areas had been received, while results from eight councils—including Auyo, Roni, and Kazaure—were still pending.

He added that the primaries in Babura, Hadejia, and Gwaram local government areas were marred by alleged malpractices and other irregularities.

According to him, no election took place in Guri Local Government Area due to a conflict between two factions of the party.

DIG Ahmed said results from three local government areas were expected to arrive by Wednesday morning, after which the final results would be announced.