Zamfara APC elders demand expulsion of Rep. Aminu Sani Jaji over alleged anti-party activities

A coalition of senior members within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, known as the Concerned Elders for Peace, has called for the expulsion of Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, a serving member of the House of Representatives, citing alleged acts of sabotage against the party.

In a statement released on Wednesday in Sokoto, Aliyu Mammani Kaura, the Zonal Coordinator of APC North-West, accused Jaji of fostering divisions within the party, endorsing media attacks on prominent APC figures, and collaborating with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State.

The elders expressed concern that Jaji's purported association with the PDP-led state government is undermining the internal cohesion of the APC.

The group also highlighted Jaji's alleged disrespect towards key party leaders, including the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, and former Governor Abdul'aziz Yari.

They emphasized that despite multiple reconciliation attempts, Jaji has persisted in actions detrimental to party unity, notably utilizing social media platforms to disseminate discord and criticize APC leadership.

“The continued defiance and disregard for party leadership by Hon. Sani Jaji pose a serious threat to the APC's stability in Zamfara and the North-West,” the statement warned. The elders cautioned that if unchecked, Jaji's actions could further weaken the party ahead of the 2027 elections. They added, “His antagonistic stance toward party leaders threatens the unity, discipline, and progress of the APC in the region.”

Furthermore, the elders criticized Jaji's media aide, Mansur Aminu Khalifa, accusing him of making inflammatory remarks aimed at discrediting party leaders.

They noted that both Jaji and Khalifa had previously been suspended for misconduct, yet their alleged disruptive behavior continues, indicating a lack of loyalty to the APC in favor of external political interests.

The Concerned Elders for Peace are urging the national leadership of the APC to take decisive action to preserve the party's unity and prevent further divisions, emphasizing the necessity for a strong and united front as the party prepares for future elections.