Primaries: Rep Jeremiah Umaru Dumps APC Over Credibility Concerns

Jeremiah Umaru, who represents the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in protest against the manner the party conducted its just concluded primary elections.

Umaru, popularly known as Jakadan Wamba, announced his resignation in a letter to the APC Chairman of Gitta Ward in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The lawmaker said in a May 28, 2026 letter that the events around the party’s primary elections had disillusioned him and he could no longer continue his political journey with the ruling party.

He said he was worried about what he called the slow erosion of values of fairness, transparency, justice and internal democracy which he said were the foundation upon which many members joined and worked for the growth of the party.

He said that the developments that have characterized the primary election process had severely eroded his faith in the party’s commitment to credible and inclusive democratic practices.

He said it is painful to witness what he called the rising trend of imposition, manipulation and disregard for the collective wishes of party members as a loyal member who has put in a lot of time, effort and resources to build the APC.

He said the primary experiences convinced him that the party was moving away from the principles that inspired the confidence and commitment of its supporters.

“I can no longer, in good conscience, be part of a system that does not have integrity, credibility and respect for the aspirations of dedicated members,” he said.

In a decision to leave the APC, Umaru thanked party members, leaders and associates he worked with during his years in the party.

He also thanked the opportunities and experiences gained serving under the platform and wished well to members who remain committed to advancing the democratic ideals within the party.

His resignation is one of the many defections and political realignments that have taken place in Nasarawa State after the conclusion of party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.