By Ola Kay
A group known as The Gaya Youth Democracy Supporters has appealed to party supporters and stakeholders in the Ajingi, Gaya, and Albasu Federal Constituency in Kano state to remain calm and uphold the rule of law.
In a statement issued in Kano and signed by Musa Adamu Gaya, the group urged Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya to pursue constitutional and democratic channels in response to the recent consensus outcome, which it said infringed upon his right as the overall winner based on stakeholders’ votes.
The group stated that the Governor’s decision to endorse the incumbent member contravenes the Electoral Act 2026 and the All Progressives Congress Constitution and Guidelines. It further noted that the decision reached by majority of stakeholders at the consensus meeting held at the Kano State Government House was disregarded, an action which they regarded as constituting a clear breach of the principles of fairness and justice.
The group also referenced the position of the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who recently ruled out automatic tickets for serving elected office holders within the party. According to him, the APC Constitution provides only for ‘direct primaries’ and ‘consensus’ as the legitimate pathways for selecting candidates.
“There is no retreat in our commitment to uphold fairness,” the statement read. “This is not about Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya’s personal ambition, but about protecting the collective voice of the people across the three local government areas and safeguarding the integrity of our great party.”
According to the group, the Electoral Act 2026 permits political parties to adopt either ‘direct primaries’, where all registered members vote, or ‘reach a consensus’, where all cleared aspirants voluntarily provide written consent to a single candidate.
The group noted that the consensus vote recorded 55 votes across the three local government areas, with Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya securing 33 votes representing a clear majority of the stakeholders present.
Despite the process being convened under party directives, the group alleged that the exercise was undermined by interference aimed at advancing personal interests to the detriment of equity and democratic principles.
Musa Adamu Gaya added that the action was not directed solely at Hon. Gaya but against stakeholders and party members across the constituency. He stated that no one was informed of the Governor’s decision before the lopsided outcome was announced, in contravention of the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
He assured supporters of his continued confidence in the party’s structures and the rule of law, and reiterated his commitment to pursuing all lawful and peaceful avenues to ensure that the will of the majority prevails.
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