March 28, (THEWILL) – A political pressure group, Peace Initiative, under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has warned a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Jaji, against destabilizing the party ahead of his alleged plans to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the 2027 elections.
The group accused Jaji of secretly working with the PDP to advance his political ambitions, alleging that his recent actions were creating division and intolerance within the APC.
In a statement on Friday, the group’s Secretary-General, Alhaji Ahmed Bako, condemned Jaji’s activities, insisting that his ties with the PDP-led government in Zamfara were aimed at sowing discord among APC leaders in the state.
The statement further alleged that Jaji had sponsored youths to spread falsehoods against the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, and the APC leadership in Zamfara in a desperate bid for political relevance.
“We condemn the attempted blackmail and mischief against Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, and other APC leaders in Zamfara by individuals hiding under the Member representing Kaura Namoda-Birnin Magaji federal constituency,” the statement read.
The group accused Jaji’s camp of working against APC candidates in the 2023 elections due to personal grievances, emphasizing that their actions prioritized selfish interests over party unity.
“Hon. Aminu Jaji’s support group has been promoting political intolerance and factionalism within the party to gain undue influence. His past actions and collaboration with the PDP government in Zamfara demonstrate his intent to sabotage the peaceful coexistence among party leaders,” the statement continued.
The group further claimed that Jaji had been instrumental in attempts to incite rebellion within the APC after reconciliation efforts among party leaders, adding that his inability to assert control over the party had left him frustrated.
“Jaji and his supporters boast about his political influence, yet they forget that electoral victories are ultimately determined by divine will. Leadership in our great party is not a commodity to be sold in portions,” the group stated.
They also challenged Jaji’s camp to prove its commitment to APC’s growth in Zamfara, warning that hiding behind President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign structure would not legitimize his ambitions.
Commending the Zamfara APC leadership under Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, the group lauded its patience and political maturity in handling Jaji’s attacks.
“Their exemplary leadership in absorbing Jaji’s sponsored mischief is praiseworthy,” the statement concluded.
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