You might be wondering what happened at the recent APC primary election in Plateau State. Well, officials who conducted the election in the Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency have just come forward with shocking allegations.

They claim pressure was mounted on them to falsify the election record, but they refused to give in. This is what Hon. Chiwatda Tapar, Chairman of the Forum of PKK APC Primary Ward Presiding Officers, Local Government Collation Officers, and Constituency Collation/Returning Officer, said at a press conference in Jos on Thursday:

'To be honest with you, the APC National Secretariat appointed members of the forum through the committee constituted to conduct the 2026 National Assembly primary elections in Plateau State, chaired by Hon. Stella Okotete.'

The primary election was held on May 16, and, according to Tapar, it was conducted 'peacefully, transparently, and credibly.' He further stated that the outcome of the election was declared and the results concluded.

However, some members of the forum were approached by individuals after the election, seeking to challenge the outcome. They even offered inducements and intimidated some of the officials involved, but Tapar said they refused to cave in.

'The Forum has preserved relevant information relating to these alleged contacts and approaches, and are prepared to present such information, where necessary, to the appropriate law enforcement agencies, the Party, or any court of competent jurisdiction whenever required.'

So, what does this mean for the APC and the people of Plateau State? The forum is calling for calm and urging aggrieved stakeholders to seek redress through lawful channels. They believe that the primary election should be respected and any disputes resolved through due process.

Key Facts:

  • The primary election was held on May 16 in the PKK Federal Constituency of Plateau State.
  • The APC National Secretariat appointed members of the forum through the committee constituted to conduct the 2026 National Assembly primary elections.
  • Some members of the forum were approached after the election and pressured to falsify the outcome, but they refused.
  • The forum has preserved information relating to these alleged contacts and approaches.

It's worth noting that the APC primary election in Plateau State has been marred by controversy, with some stakeholders expressing discontent over the outcome of the election.

In a bid to address these concerns, the APC National Secretariat has set up a committee to look into the allegations of irregularities during the primary election.

It remains to be seen how this situation will play out, but for now, the APC primary officials are standing by their initial results.

The situation in Plateau State is a reminder that, in politics, anything can happen, and sometimes, even the most seemingly straightforward processes can be marred by controversy.

You can be sure that this story will continue to unfold in the coming days, and we'll be keeping an eye on it for you.