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| Image: PDP and APC Logo's |
By Salisu Kabuga
A heated debate has erupted between the Jigawa State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters over a Facebook post by a prominent PDP stalwart, Umar Danjani.
The debate sparked by Danjani's post highlights the growing tension between PDP and APC in Jigawa State.
The trade of words comes as the political atmosphere in the country intensifies ahead of the 2027 general election. With both parties gearing up for a fierce contest, tensions are running high, and exchanges like these are becoming increasingly common.
As the campaign era draws nearer, both PDP and APC will need to navigate the complex landscape of Nigerian politics as the stakes are high, and parties deploy the use of varied strategic in their campaigns to win over voters.
In the post, on Saturday, made in Hausa language, on his personal Facebook account bearing his name; Danjani said, "In har kaga lafiyayyen mutum a wannan yanayin yana tallan APC ko zai dangwalawa APC ƙuri'a, da alamu asiri aka yi masa," which translates to "If you see a healthy person in this situation canvassing for APC or he will vote for APC, it is obvious that he has been charmed."
The post drew attention from Danjani's followers, including PDP and APC supporters, who made varied comments on his timeline. Many PDP supporters echoed Danjani's sentiment, while APC supporters rejected the claim, citing varied reasons.
The comment section of Danjani's post began to trend barely few hours after the initial post, sparking an exchange of varied comments.
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| Image: A screenshot of the Facebook account post by Umar Danjani, a Jigawa PDP stalwart. |
The rapid response highlights the growing tension between the two parties as the 2027 general election draws nearer.
APC supporters following Danjani's Facebook account were quick to reject his claims, arguing that PDP supporters were merely desperate and lacked the charm to win elections.
"This is just a PDP propaganda," Basiru Musa an APC acclaimed supporter wrote as a comment, adding that "They (PDP) can't win elections without resorting to lies and insults."
Another APC strong supporter in Jigawa state, Habibu Muhammad Ringim while commenting harshly, replied on the post in Hausa language that; "Shine yasa kake bautar uba ka dawo kake yin ta da kuma saboda kanka a juye yake baka gane inda rayuwar ta dosa" which literally means "That's why you're worshipping a father and now the son because you're confused and you don't know where life is focusing".
Adam A Adam said also in his comment made in Hausa that "In dai ka cancanta ko a Ina kake abaka kuri,a" means that, If you really deserved, wherever you're, you'll be voted for" he means regardless of the party.
On the other hand, PDP supporters rallied behind Danjani, echoing his sentiment and accusing APC of using underhand tactics to lure supporters.
"APC is using money to buy people's conscience," one PDP supporter wrote. "It's obvious that anyone supporting APC has been charmed."
Few hours after the initial social media posting by PDP stalwart, Danjani, the post had garnered significant traction, with over 438 people across different party affiliations making varied comments.
Many supporters of both PDP and APC on Facebook weighed in on the post, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the matter using Hausa language.
The post had also been shared by numerous users, with many more liking and reacting to it, indicating the growing interest and engagement in the online debate.
Newskeeper Correspondent reports that the exchange between PDP and APC in Jigawa State serves as a microcosm of the larger national debate as the country approaches the 2027 elections, the stakes will only get higher, and parties will need to be strategic in their campaigns to win over voters.
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