Ahmed Tijjani Galadima was declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Adamawa State on May 22, 2026 [2].
The outcome determines the party's candidate for the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election. Because the primary was contested and sparked claims of irregularities, the result may face legal or political challenges within the party [2].
According to vote tallies, Galadima received 414,444 votes [1]. His closest competitors trailed significantly, with Abdulrazak Namdas receiving 86,004 votes and Abdulrahman Haske receiving 65,424 votes [1].
The primary took place on Friday early evening [2]. While some reports provided detailed numerical breakdowns of the results, other accounts suggested the process was flawed. Some party members raised claims of "no election," suggesting the primary may not have been properly conducted [2].
Abdulrahman Haske said he was dissatisfied with the results following the announcement [1]. The disparity in vote counts between the winner and the runners-up is substantial, exceeding 300,000 votes between Galadima and Namdas [1].
Despite the disputes, the APC has positioned Galadima as the frontrunner for the state's executive leadership in the upcoming cycle [1]. The party now faces the task of unifying its candidates before the general election [2].
“Ahmed Tijjani Galadima was declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary”
The wide margin of victory for Galadima suggests a strong internal power base, but the simultaneous allegations of irregularity indicate a fractured party. If the disputes over the primary's legitimacy persist, the APC may struggle with internal cohesion heading into the 2027 general election, potentially opening a door for opposition parties in Adamawa State.
