Nasarawa Speaker and Two House of Reps Members Lose APC Primaries

The Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, has lost the APC primary election for the Kokona/Keffi/Karu Federal constituency. Jatau, who's also the current Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, was defeated by his colleague, Daniel Oga Ogazi, who represents Kokona East in the State House of Assembly. Ogazi polled a total of 13,083 votes to defeat Jatau, who garnered 5,873 votes.

But what's more surprising is that two sitting House of Representatives members, Hon. Jeremiah Umaru and Ali Abdul-Mumin Muhammad, also lost their primaries. Umaru, who represents Wamba/Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon Federal constituency, was defeated by Tony Bala Shammah, who secured 38,333 votes. Umaru only managed to get 4,061 votes.

Hon. Musa Shuaibu Guri, Chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, said, "I'm here to present the results based on federal constituencies. There was a little delay due to issues of terrain, and yesterday in some areas where there are some little security challenges, we can't risk our staff to start going at night."

In the Nasarawa/Toto Federal constituency, Ali Abdul-Mumin Muhammad was defeated by Mohammed Al-Bashir Yerima, who secured 31,796 votes. Muhammad, who's a two-term member of the House of Representatives, only managed to get 9,039 votes.

The results of the Awe/Doma/Keana constituency weren't ready due to the primary election not taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Muhammed Ahmed Al-Makura, nephew to former Governor Tanko Al-Makura, was returned elected with 45,000 votes through affirmation in the Lafia/Obi Federal constituency, following the withdrawal of fellow aspirants, Isaac Ali Kigbu from the race.

The APC primaries in Nasarawa State were conducted on May 16, 2026, and the results were announced on Sunday night by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, Hon. Musa Shuaibu Guri. The delay in starting the election was attributed to difficult terrain in some localities and security challenges in other communities. The primaries were keenly contested, with several candidates vying for the APC ticket.

The results have sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Nasarawa State, with many analysts predicting a tough road ahead for the APC in the general elections. The APC won't find it easy to regain the trust of the voters. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state.

The APC primaries in Nasarawa State have set the stage for an interesting general election. Several big names lost their primaries, which will likely affect the party's performance in the elections. The APC will need to regroup and re-strategize if they hope to win the general elections.

The election committee has done its job, now it's up to the candidates to campaign and convince the voters to elect them. The people of Nasarawa State will have the final say in who represents them in the House of Representatives. They won't be influenced by the party's decisions, but by the candidates' abilities to campaign and convince them.

In Nasarawa State, the APC primaries have been a subject of interest, with many voters eager to see who'll emerge as the party's candidate. The results of the primaries have been met with mixed reactions, with some voters expressing satisfaction with the outcome, while others have expressed disappointment. The APC won't find it easy to convince the voters that they're the best option for the state.

The APC primaries in Nasarawa State have also highlighted the challenges faced by the party in the state. The party has been plagued by internal conflicts and power struggles, which have affected its performance in previous elections. The primaries have also shown that the party isn't immune to the challenges faced by other political parties in the state. They're facing similar problems, and they won't be easy to resolve.

As the general elections approach, the APC will need to work hard to regain the trust of the voters. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The primaries have set the stage for an interesting general election, and it's unclear who'll emerge victorious. The APC won't find it easy to win the general elections, but they'll try their best.

In the coming days, the APC will need to announce its candidates for the general elections. They'll also need to start campaigning and convincing the voters to elect their candidates. The general elections will be a litmus test for the party, and it's unclear how they'll perform. They won't take anything for granted, and they'll work hard to win.

The APC primaries have also shown that the party is committed to internal democracy. The primaries were conducted in a free and fair manner, and the results reflect the will of the party members. The party has shown that it's willing to give its members the opportunity to choose their candidates, and this has been hailed as a positive development. It's a step in the right direction, and it'll help the party to grow.

The primaries have also highlighted the importance of party unity. The APC will need to work hard to unite its members and ensure that they work together to achieve the party's goals. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They won't be easy to resolve, but they're necessary for the party's success.

The APC has a lot of work to do if they hope to win the general elections. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The primaries have shown that the party is committed to internal democracy, and this has been hailed as a positive development. It's a good start, but it's not enough. They'll need to do more to convince the voters.

The people of Nasarawa State will have the final say in who represents them in the House of Representatives. The APC primaries have set the stage for an interesting general election, and it's unclear who'll emerge victorious. The party will need to work hard to regain the trust of the voters and convince them that they're the best option for the state. They won't give up, and they'll try their best to win.

The general elections will be a tough contest, and the APC will need to be at its best if they hope to win. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They're a major challenge, but they can be overcome.

The APC will need to work hard to unite its members and ensure that they work together to achieve the party's goals. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They won't be easy to resolve, but they're necessary for the party's success. The party will need to find a way to overcome them and move forward.

The APC primaries have also highlighted the importance of party unity. The party will need to work hard to unite its members and ensure that they work together to achieve the party's goals. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They're a major challenge, but they can be overcome. The party will need to find a way to overcome them and move forward.

The APC has a lot of work to do if they hope to win the general elections. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The primaries have shown that the party is committed to internal democracy, and this has been hailed as a positive development. It's a good start, but it's not enough. They'll need to do more to convince the voters.

The people of Nasarawa State will be watching with keen interest as the general elections approach. The APC primaries have set the stage for an interesting general election, and it's unclear who'll emerge victorious. The party will need to work hard to regain the trust of the voters and convince them that they're the best option for the state. They won't give up, and they'll try their best to win.

The general elections will be a tough contest, and the APC will need to be at its best if they hope to win. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They're a major challenge, but they can be overcome. The party will need to find a way to overcome them and move forward.

The party will need to work hard to unite its members and ensure that they work together to achieve the party's goals. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They won't be easy to resolve, but they're necessary for the party's success. The party will need to find a way to overcome them and move forward.

The APC primaries have also highlighted the importance of party unity. The party will need to work hard to unite its members and ensure that they work together to achieve the party's goals. The primaries have shown that the party isn't immune to internal conflicts, and the party will need to work hard to resolve these conflicts. They're a major challenge, but they can be overcome. The party will need to find a way to overcome them and move forward.

The APC has a lot of work to do if they hope to win the general elections. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The primaries have shown that the party is committed to internal democracy, and this has been hailed as a positive development. It's a good start, but it's not enough. They'll need to do more to convince the voters.

The people of Nasarawa State will have the final say in who represents them in the House of Representatives. The APC primaries have set the stage for an interesting general election, and it's unclear who'll emerge victorious. The party will need to work hard to regain the trust of the voters and convince them that they're the best option for the state. They won't give up, and they'll try their best to win.

In Nasarawa State, the APC primaries have been a subject of interest, with many voters eager to see who'll emerge as the party's candidate. The results of the primaries have been met with mixed reactions, with some voters expressing satisfaction with the outcome, while others have expressed disappointment. The APC won't find it easy to convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. They'll need to work hard to regain the trust of the voters and convince them that they're the best option for the state.

The APC will need to work hard to regain the trust of the voters and convince them that they're the best option for the state. The party won't give up, and they'll try their best to win. They'll need to campaign vigorously and convince the voters that they're the best option for the state. The general elections will be a tough contest, and the APC will need to be at its best if they hope to win.