Leave Him If He Stops You — Yobe APC Chairman Sparks Outrage Over Voting Remark

Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammad Gadaka, has sparked widespread reactions following a controversial remark in which he reportedly advised women to leave their husbands if they were prevented from voting for the ruling party.

Gadaka reportedly made the comment while addressing APC supporters in Hausa, with a video of the event subsequently circulating widely on social media.

According to an English translation of the remarks shared online, the APC chairman told women whose husbands would not allow them to vote for the party to leave their marriages, adding that he would pay their bride price and marry them.

The comment has generated significant reactions on social media, with several Nigerians criticising the politician for what they described as an inappropriate approach to political campaigning.

Some users questioned the decision to bring marital relationships into political mobilisation, while others argued that political leaders should focus their campaigns on policies and issues affecting citizens rather than making statements that could encourage conflict within families.

The controversy comes amid increasing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political parties and their supporters intensifying efforts to mobilise voters across the country.

Gadaka’s reported remarks have continued to attract debate online, with critics calling for greater responsibility from political leaders when addressing supporters, particularly on issues involving marriage, family and personal choices.

The circumstances surrounding the video and the full context of the chairman’s remarks could not be independently established from the material available. However, the statement has already triggered a wave of reactions among social media users, further fuelling discussions about the tone and tactics of political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections.