16/05/2026
Tension in Taraba APC Over Alleged Plot to Write Primary Results Overnight
Tension and uncertainty continue to trail the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Taraba State as delegates and party members await clear directives on how the exercise will be conducted across the state. Party officials reportedly arrived at the Danbaba Suntai Airport in Jalingo at about 3:30pm, but several hours later, no official guideline or process for the primaries had been communicated to stakeholders.
The development has sparked growing concerns among party faithful, with allegations emerging that some state party officials, alongside the Governor, may be plotting to manipulate the exercise by allegedly compiling and announcing results overnight without allowing for a transparent voting process. The claims have heightened anxiety among aspirants and supporters who insist that the integrity of the primaries must be protected.
Concerned members of the party have now called on the national leadership of the APC to urgently intervene and ensure that the primaries are conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. They stressed that democracy within the party must be upheld and that the voices of party members across Taraba State should not be suppressed through any form of alleged manipulation or imposition.
Observers say the atmosphere in Jalingo remains tense as delegates, aspirants, and supporters continue to monitor developments surrounding the exercise. Many party members maintain that the credibility of the APC in Taraba State ahead of future elections will depend largely on how transparent and inclusive the primary election process turns out to be.
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