Primaries: Rep Jeremiah Umaru dumps APC, cites credibility concerns

The subordinate representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency successful the House of Representatives, Jeremiah Umaru, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing concerns implicit the behaviour of the party’s precocious concluded superior elections.

Umaru, popularly known arsenic Jakadan Wamba, announced his resignation successful a missive addressed to the APC Chairman of Gitta Ward successful Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

In the missive dated May 28, 2026, the lawmaker said developments surrounding the party’s superior elections had near him disillusioned and incapable to proceed his governmental travel wrong the ruling party.

He expressed interest implicit what helium described arsenic the gradual erosion of the values of fairness, transparency, justice, and interior democracy, which helium said formed the instauration upon which galore members joined and worked for the party’s growth.

According to him, the events that characterized the superior predetermination process importantly weakened his assurance successful the party’s committedness to credible and inclusive antiauthoritarian practices.

The national lawmaker noted that, arsenic a loyal member...