Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the party’s senatorial primary scheduled for Monday.
Maidoki announced his resignation in a letter dated May 14, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Rafin Zuru Ward in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
In the letter, he cited ongoing internal crises within the party as the reason for his decision, saying the situation had negatively impacted his political aspirations.
“This decision follows the persistent internal crises within the party, which have continued to pose serious concerns to my political aspirations,” he stated.
The senator also expressed appreciation to the APC for the opportunity to serve under its platform.
Maidoki currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation.
His resignation comes amid rising political tension within the APC in Kebbi State ahead of its senatorial primaries, raising speculation about possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kebbi: Senator Garba Maidoki dumps APC ahead of senatorial primary