Taraba APC candidate files lawsuit over House of Representatives primary.

Leah Olusuyi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Jalingo. She is contesting the results of the party’s primary election that took place on 16 May 2026.

The primary produced Sadiq Tafida as the APC candidate for the 2027 general election. Olusuyi argues that the primary was not conducted in accordance with the law and requests that the court declare the process void.

Through her counsel, P.D. Pius, Olusuyi alleges that the exercise that led to Tafida’s nomination failed to meet the basic requirements of a valid party primary, thereby undermining the legitimacy of the nomination.

Although a hearing date has not yet been set, court documents show that the suit was filed within the 14‑day statutory window provided under the Electoral Act for pre‑election disputes, preserving the applicant’s right to a judicial determination of the internal party contest.

The case adds new tension to the APC’s internal dynamics, a party that has seen several post‑primary litigations across different constituencies as dissatisfied aspirants often turn to the courts to challenge nomination outcomes.

Political observers note that this development reflects a common pattern in Nigeria’s electoral process, where party primaries often become the first battleground in a longer struggle over elective offices rather than the final stage of candidate selection.

The Federal High Court in Jalingo is expected to begin proceedings once the case is formally assigned to a judge for hearing.