The All Progressives Congress, APC senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday will be conducted without Sen Garba Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District in Kebbi State as he has dumped the party.
Senator 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.
He attributed his decision to the lingering internal crisis within the party, saying the situation had negatively affected his political ambitions.
“I write to formally notify you of my withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress, Rafin Zuru Ward. This decision follows the persistent internal crises within the party, which have continued to pose serious concerns to my political aspirations,” the letter partly read.
Maidoki also appreciated the party for the opportunity given to him to serve under its platform.
But some sources suggest that the relationship with the State Governor, Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwanda has gone sour and there are insinuations that Kauran Gwanda is more interested in a new entrant ana returns Federal.
The lawmaker currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation.
