Adamawa APC Has Zero Tolerance For Imposition — Barr. Shuaibu Idris
The Adamawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Shuaibu Idris, has restated the unflinching commitment of his leadership to uphold internal democracy and due process in the party, declaring that there will be no room for imposition ahead of forthcoming primaries in the state.
Idris made this known in a bold statement that re-echoed the party’s independence and respect for constitutional procedures, amid growing speculations of alleged behind-the-scene subterranean moves by some party elements to grant undue advantage to certain “well-oiled” aspirants through executive fiat.
Speaking during a State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting of the party held on Saturday, the APC chairman maintained that the party under his leadership has zero tolerance for any form of subversion of the rule of law or undemocratic tendencies.
He stressed that regardless of an individual’s influence, status, or contribution to the party, all aspirants must subject themselves to the same processes and rigours of party primaries.
According to Idris, internal democracy remains the backbone of the APC, noting that credible, transparent, and competitive primaries are the only means through which popular and widely accepted candidates can emerge as flagbearers of the party.
Sources at the meeting disclosed that the chairman’s remarks followed suggestions by some members of the SEC that a particular aspirant should be anointed for the party’s ticket based on perceived loyalty and support to the party’s executive structure.
However, Idris reportedly rejected the idea outrightly, warning that such actions could undermine party unity and erode public confidence.
Responding directly to the suggestions, the chairman emphasized that the APC could not afford to compromise its internal rules and procedures to favour individuals, no matter how influential.
He explained that while the party appreciates the sacrifices and contributions of its members, such efforts do not automatically translate into automatic tickets.
Idris cited aspirants such as Abdurrahman Haske, among others, who have consistently contributed to the growth and success of the party, but stressed that their contributions do not confer entitlement to candidacy without contest.
He affirmed that the power to choose candidates rests solely with duly accredited delegates, urging all aspirants to focus on grassroots engagement and issue-based campaigns rather than lobbying for shortcuts.
