They stressed that they were not seeking special favours, but justice, fairness and recognition for the sacrifices made to strengthen the party.
A crisis is brewing in the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after 55 party aspirants allegedly accused the party leadership and the Kaduna State government of sidelining party members who stepped down for the sake of unity.
The aggrieved aspirants, under the Kaduna State House of Assembly APC Aspirants Forum 2026, said they dropped their ambitions in 2023 following appeals from party leaders, with the expectation that loyalty would be rewarded with inclusion and recognition.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Forum Chairman, Hon. Godwin Luka (Maisolar), and Secretary, Hon. Tahir Gambo Abubakar, the group said repeated efforts to meet with the party leadership and the state government have been ignored.
According to the forum, members voluntarily withdrew from various contests to protect party unity and improve the APC’s electoral chances, adding that months later, however, they alleged to have been shut out of appointments, consultations, and key political engagements.
