Abdulrahman Haske, a frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Adamawa State, has raised concerns over the conduct of the exercise while calling for calm and unity among his supporters.
In a press interview on Friday, Haske pointed to alleged irregularities in the process, which he said require careful review in the interest of strengthening internal democracy ahead of the 2027 general election.
He cited the absence of collation processes in some local government areas, irregularities in voting in certain polling units, and limited access to collation procedures before the final declaration of results.
“It was surprising that while we were waiting for the collation of the votes to happen, what happened to our greatest surprise was the declaration of the winner. We have our data and we will consult and state our position over the weekend,” he said.
While acknowledging that a candidate has been declared, Haske stressed that the credibility of any electoral process must be anchored on transparency, fairness, and inclusion of all aspirants.
“The integrity of the process is as important as the outcome. Transparent and inclusive procedures remain essential to sustaining trust, confidence, and unity within our great party,” he stated.
Despite his concerns, he urged restraint among his supporters, calling for calm across the state as consultations continue.
Haske disclosed that he is engaging party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters to determine his next line of action within the framework of the party’s constitution.
“As responsible democrats, we are engaging widely to review the exercise and explore all legitimate avenues available to us. Our decisions will be guided by due process, party unity, and the best interests of Adamawa State,” he said.
He also appreciated his supporters across the 21 local government areas of the state for their commitment and encouragement during the primaries.
Reaffirming his loyalty to the APC, Haske said the broader goal remains the unity and progress of the party and Adamawa State, stressing the importance of internal democracy.
He concluded by urging supporters to remain peaceful and patient while consultations continue, noting that unity and maturity remain key to the party’s strength.