The Nasarawa United Forum (NUF) has alleged a plot to rig the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Nasarawa State.
In a statement issued Monday by its Coordinator, Abdulaziz Abba, the group claimed that individuals working for an unnamed aspirant plan to write results ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 21, 2025, according to the APC’s revised timetable.
“We have uncovered sinister plans by some disgruntled elements to subvert the wishes of Nasarawa people by pre-writing results of the forthcoming gubernatorial primaries.
“In fact, we heard that the State excos down to local government executives across the states have all been briefed about the plan to publish the results of the Kangaroo primaries before 10am on the day.We heard that they’ve said that “if they win on that day, we win, if we win, we win” which confirms the fact that they are scared of a free and fair democratic process,” the statement read in part.
NUF described the alleged plot as an attempt to impose a candidate and deny other aspirants a level playing field. “This is appalling at a time of national calls for free, fair, and credible primaries. Democracy must reflect the will of the people, not the decision of a cabal,” Abba said.
The group warned that such a move could threaten Nasarawa’s reputation as one of the most peaceful states in the North Central. “We will not allow self-serving politicians to plunge the state into crisis. The larger majority will suffer,” the statement added.
“From available information, the plan is to write the results of the gubernatorial primaries ahead of the poll itself all with a view to subvert the wishes and aspirations of the good people of Nasarawa State.”
NUF urged APC card-carrying members to participate physically in the direct primaries and resist any attempt to subvert their mandate. “Every aspirant deserves to test their popularity fairly. Votes must count, not be pre-determined.”
The group called on party authorities and security agencies to investigate the allegation and ensure a transparent process.