Tinubu Wins APC Primary in Kabo Ward, Zero‑Vote Challenger
President Bola Tinubu won the APC presidential primary in Kabo Ward, Kano State, after his only rival received zero votes, with 1,004 of 1,007 eligible voters participating.
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TL;DR
President Bola Tinubu won the APC presidential primary in Kabo Ward, Kano State, after his only rival received zero votes. Of the 1,007 eligible voters, 1,004 cast ballots while three abstained.
Context
The vote took place on Saturday at the APC secretariat in Kabo Ward, which is also the hometown of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. Party officials said the exercise proceeded peacefully, with no reports of disruption. The primary is one of many local contests the APC is using to gauge support ahead of the 2027 general election.
Historically, Kano State has delivered large voter blocs for presidential hopefuls, making ward‑level results a useful barometer of party strength. In past primaries, turnout in Kabo Ward has often exceeded 90 percent of eligible voters.
Key Facts
Tinubu’s opponent, Osifo Osayamen Stanley, failed to secure a single vote according to the returning officer, Umar Mohammadu Rabiu. Rabiu reported that 1,004 ballots were cast and three eligible voters did not participate. Barau Jibrin, speaking after the vote, said the high turnout shows a clear path for Tinubu’s victory on January 16, 2027, when INEC will conduct the presidential and National Assembly polls.
A zero‑vote challenger is rare in APC primaries and indicates either lack of opposition organization or deliberate concession by the rival camp. The returning officer noted that all ballots were accounted for and the process was transparent.
What It Means
The unanimous result in Kabo Ward suggests strong grassroots backing for Tinubu in a region that has historically been pivotal for presidential candidates. It also underscores the role of local power brokers, such as Barau Jibrin, in delivering voter turnout for the party.
Political analysts note that such clean sweeps in party primaries can translate into momentum during the broader campaign season. They caution, however, that ward‑level unanimity does not guarantee success in the more diverse electorate of a national election.
Looking ahead, observers will watch whether similar outcomes appear in other wards across Kano and whether opposition parties can challenge the APC’s internal cohesion as the 2027 election approaches.
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