APC Reinstates Suspended Jigawa Federal Lawmaker
By Naijagossiper Official ยท
The reported reinstatement of Ibrahim Usman Auyo would mark a new development in the APC's internal disciplinary proceedings in Jigawa State following his suspension over alleged anti-party activities.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly reinstated Ibrahim Usman Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Auyo/Hadejia/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, following his earlier suspension over alleged anti-party activities.
However, details surrounding the reported reinstatement, including when the decision was taken, the party organ responsible for approving it and the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings, could not be independently confirmed as of the time of preparing this report.
Background to the Suspension
In June 2026, the Jigawa State chapter of the APC suspended Auyo alongside six other party officials over allegations of misconduct and activities considered detrimental to the party's unity.
According to reports published by Nigerian news organisations at the time, the suspension followed incidents in Auyo Local Government Area on May 26, 2026.
The controversy reportedly intensified after a video circulated online showing the lawmaker being welcomed by a crowd of supporters following his failure to secure the APC ticket for the 2027 general elections. Some supporters were reportedly heard chanting slogans critical of the party leadership.
The APC subsequently accused the affected members of conduct capable of creating divisions within its ranks and undermining party discipline.
The suspension was announced by the party's state leadership and was expected to remain in effect pending the outcome of an investigation by its disciplinary committee.
Six Other Party Members Were Affected
Auyo was not the only party member affected by the disciplinary action.
Those also named in reports about the suspension included Aisha Adamu Auyo, the party's State Deputy Women Leader; Yargabi Babannan Auyo, Auyo Ward Women Leader; Musa Idris Zabarau, Auyo Ward Chairman; Ibrahim Ayama, a party official in Auyo Local Government Area; Saje Hadiyau; and Sani Abdullahi Hadiyau.
The party's stated concerns centred on alleged disloyalty, internal divisions and conduct considered capable of damaging its public image.
The allegations, however, were not proof of wrongdoing, and the party's disciplinary process was expected to provide an opportunity for the affected members to respond.
Political Implications for the APC in Jigawa
The reported reinstatement could be significant for the APC as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Internal disagreements over party tickets, candidate selection and loyalty can create tensions within political parties, particularly when aspirants and their supporters disagree with the outcome of nomination processes.
If officially confirmed, Auyo's reinstatement could signal a resolution of the disciplinary dispute or a decision by the party leadership to restore his standing within its ranks.
Nevertheless, reinstatement to party membership or party activities should not automatically be interpreted as a reversal of the outcome of the party's candidate-selection process.
The distinction is important because party membership, disciplinary status and eligibility to contest on a party ticket are separate matters governed by applicable party rules and electoral requirements.
Official Confirmation Still Needed
As of the time of writing, an official statement confirming the reported reinstatement, explaining the reasons for the decision and clarifying the status of the disciplinary proceedings was not independently available to support this report.
NaijaGossiper will update this report when the development is confirmed through an official party statement or a credible, independently verifiable report.