After 72 hours of commencement of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary elections in Jigawa State, the party is yet to officially announce the results of its governorship and other elective positions.
The delay has been linked to the keenly contested governorship primary between Hon. Adamu Jumbo and Senator Sabo Nakudu, a contest party sources described as highly competitive and difficult to conclude.
The primaries, which began on Monday, May 25, 2026, covered elections into the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, and presidential positions. However, as of Wednesday, May 27, no official winner had been declared by the party’s electoral committee.
The Chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee for Jigawa State, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Zaki Ahmed, addressed delegates and stakeholders at about 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Tahir Hotel, Dutse, the designated collation centre for the exercise.
Ahmed announced the postponement of the collation process, citing unresolved issues surrounding the governorship contest.
Observers at the venue said tension remained high among supporters of both governorship aspirants, with each camp expressing confidence of victory.
Party officials, however, insisted that the delay was necessary to ensure transparency, fairness, and credibility in the conduct of the exercise.
DAILY POST observed that, despite the prolonged wait, delegates and party supporters continued to troop to the collation venue in anticipation of the final announcement of results.
Speaking to journalists, Ahmed disclosed that results from only 19 out of the 27 local government areas had so far been received, while results from eight councils, including Auyo, Roni, and Kazaure, were still being awaited.
He added that the primaries in Babura, Hadejia, and Gwaram local government areas were characterised by alleged malpractices and other irregularities.
According to him, no election was conducted 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.
