City Boy Movement's Bashir Ahmad denies 16-vote claim, alleges APC primary was rigged
Afrobeat star Davido mocked Bashir Ahmad, National Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response for the City Boy Movement, on Thursday (August 6) for allegedly scoring only 16 votes in the 2022 APC House of Representatives primary. Bashir responded on Friday (August 7) via his official X account, denying the claim and stating that no credible primary election was held. He asserted, "I feel it is important to say this unequivocally that it is simply not true that I got 16 votes. The reality is that there was no credible primary election in the first place. If there had been, I am very confident I would have been the winner."
Bashir said verifiable evidence—including videos and other materials—shows the process was rigged, and urged Davido and his supporters to stop spreading the misleading figures. He added that the full story would be told at the appropriate time. The allegation resurfaced amid ongoing discussions about APC internal dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This exchange highlights concerns about transparency in party primaries and the impact of social media on political reputations. For voters, it underscores the need to verify election-related claims before sharing them, especially when they involve accusations of rigging or mismanagement. Considering Bashir’s promise of evidence, readers may want to watch for any follow-up releases that could clarify what actually occurred during the 2022 APC primary in his constituency.