A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s appointments as lopsided, particularly in the Northwest region, where Zamfara State; a key contributor to Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election-has been largely overlooked.
Speaking to journalists in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, during the inauguration of his political movement, the Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Front (WSDF), Shinkafi urged President Tinubu to address the imbalance in federal appointments and prioritize resolving the persistent security crisis plaguing Zamfara residents.
Shinkafi, who recently resigned as the National Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to join the APC, expressed disappointment that Zamfara, one of only two Northwestern states; alongside Jigawa—that voted for Tinubu, has not been adequately rewarded.
He described the distribution of appointments under Tinubu’s administration as a betrayal of the people of Zamfara and warned that failure to correct the imbalance could jeopardize the president’s chances in the 2027 election. Shinkafi cautioned that the Northwest, which overwhelmingly supported Tinubu in 2023, might withhold its support if the issue remains unresolved.
Shinkafi also called on President Tinubu to intensify efforts to combat insecurity across Nigeria, with a special focus on Zamfara, where armed groups continue to kill, abduct, and displace innocent civilians. He emphasized the need for urgent action to restore peace and stability in the state.
Additionally, Shinkafi claimed that the APC in Zamfara is deeply divided, with party members losing trust and confidence in its leadership. He vowed to resist any attempts to impose candidates in the 2027 elections and called for strict adherence to internal party democracy to restore fairness and unity within the party.
DAILY MENTOR reports that Shinkafi’s remarks highlight growing concerns over perceived inequities in federal appointments and the urgent need to address insecurity in Zamfara. His call for fairness and inclusivity within the APC underscores the importance of unity and transparency in strengthening the party’s prospects ahead of future elections.