Yobe APC Chairman Apologizes for Divorce Remarks

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, has apologized for remarks made on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Nangere town, where he urged married women to divorce their husbands if they were prevented from voting for the APC. Gadaka also stated he would pay the bride price and marry any woman who ended her marriage over political loyalty to the party. The comments, made during an APC rally and defection ceremony, quickly drew widespread criticism from residents, community members, and Islamic scholars who described the statement as irresponsible and potentially divisive to family relationships. Critics argued that political leaders should exercise caution when addressing sensitive issues involving marriage and community values, especially in the lead-up to elections. The controversy also raised questions about the extent to which political mobilization should influence private family matters. Following the backlash, Gadaka issued an apology in a video shared online. He explained that his remarks had been misunderstood and were not intended to encourage divorce.