Zamfara North: 2 Winners, 1 Ticket: APC Rerun Ends In Chaos As Sahabi, Tijjani Claim Victory

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara North is back to where it started.
A court-ordered rerun primary held on Monday, November 2, 2026, to resolve the crisis over the party’s senatorial ticket has produced two winners, two result sheets, and a fresh threat of litigation that could once again cost the APC the seat.
The rerun was for Zamfara North Senatorial District — Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda and Zurmi— ahead of the January 16, 2027 National Assembly election.
Instead of producing one candidate, it produced two.
The Two Results
The Chairman’s Result — Sahabi Wins
The Chairman of the APC Zamfara North Senatorial District Primary Election Committee, Dr. Auw...