Abdulrahman Haske, a prominent contender for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, has voiced serious concerns about the conduct of the party’s primary election. Speaking during a press interaction on Friday, the aspirant detailed what he described as troubling irregularities that could undermine the credibility of the exercise.
Haske pointed to the absence of collation processes in several local government areas, irregularities in voting at some polling units, and restricted access to collation procedures ahead of the final result declaration. “It was surprising that while we were waiting for the collation of votes, the winner was suddenly declared. We have our data, and we will consult and state our position over the weekend,” he stated.
While acknowledging that a candidate has already been announced, Haske emphasized that the integrity of any electoral process must be built on transparency, fairness, and inclusion. “The integrity of the process is as important as the outcome. Transparent and inclusive procedures remain essential to sustaining trust, confidence, and unity within our great party,” he said.
The aspirant appealed for calm among his supporters across the state, urging them to remain peaceful as he engages party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters to chart the next steps within the APC constitution. “As responsible democrats, we are engaging widely to review the exercise and explore all legitimate avenues. Our decisions will be guided by due process, party unity, and the best interests of Adamawa State,” he added.
Haske expressed gratitude to his supporters across the 21 local government areas for their dedication and encouragement during the primaries. Reaffirming his loyalty to the APC, he stressed that the broader objective remains the unity and progress of the party and the state, underscoring the importance of internal democracy. He concluded by urging supporters to remain patient and peaceful while consultations continue, noting that unity and maturity are key to the party’s strength.