The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has strongly criticized Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the lawmaker representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency, accusing him of political disloyalty and betrayal of key party figures.
Speaking through its spokesperson, Abdulkadir Suleiman Zurmi, the group alleged that Jaji’s political success is largely due to the support of former Zamfara governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, as well as Senator Abdulaziz Yari.
They claim that despite this backing, Jaji has now turned against them.
Zurmi described Jaji’s actions as “biting the fingers that fed him” and emphasized Matawalle’s role in reviving Jaji’s political career after the 2023 election.
“Nigerians, especially the people of Zamfara, should note that Jaji holds no significant influence in the state’s political landscape.
“Now that Matawalle and Yari have helped him, he is turning against them. Jaji cannot even win an election on his own if left to handle it independently,” Zurmi stated.
The group also challenged Jaji’s claim of spending ₦25 billion (approximately $27 million) during the 2023 presidential election, demanding that he disclose the source of such funds. They questioned his financial credibility, suggesting that his statements indicate “a clear malfunction of the brain.”
Jaji, who was recently suspended from the APC, has also been accused of working against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group alleged that he has been aligning himself with Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while sidelining APC leaders.
They referenced a 2024 political event in Birnin Magaji, where Jaji reportedly invited Governor Lawal but failed to acknowledge key APC figures. The party members warned that his continued defiance of party leadership could jeopardize his political future.
The Zamfara APC further accused Jaji of undermining President Tinubu’s interests, despite his close allies securing key appointments in the administration.
“Despite two of his close associates, Mansur Khalifa and Dan Maigoro, directly benefiting from presidential appointments, he continues to work against the president due to his strong ties with the PDP and Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare. His actions within his zone openly demonstrate his support for the PDP, revealing where his true loyalties lie,” the group alleged.
Zurmi also claimed that during the 2023 presidential election, Jaji attempted to block Tinubu’s emergence, though party leaders like Abdulaziz Yari and Bello Matawalle ensured APC’s success in the state.
Additionally, the group pointed to Governor Dauda Lawal’s recent suspension of most APC members in the Zamfara State House of Assembly—except for two legislators reportedly loyal to Jaji—as further evidence of his alignment with the opposition.
Jaji’s unsuccessful bid for Speaker of the House, which allegedly went against Tinubu’s wishes, has further fueled speculation about his political stance.
“Despite his fallout with the presidency, his associates continue to benefit from government appointments, raising concerns that these positions are being used to undermine Tinubu,” the statement added.
The group warned that Jaji’s alleged alliance with the opposition could ultimately strengthen the PDP’s influence in Zamfara, an act they view as a betrayal of the APC.
Zurmi highlighted the political achievements of Matawalle and Yari, emphasizing that Jaji’s position as a House of Representatives member does not compare to their stature.
“You shamelessly betrayed Abdulaziz Yari, despite owing your rise and status to him. Instead of loyalty, you repaid Yari with insults, accusations, and slander. Your manipulative nature drives conflicts and stirs divisions for personal gain, pretending to protect interests while proving yourself untrustworthy. The hypocrisy is clear—you criticize Yari yet use his name when convenient. The world has seen through you, and this isn’t going to work,” he declared.
The party members urged Jaji to realign himself with the APC leadership and warned that his continued defiance could cost him politically.
