In a statement on X on Wednesday, Danladi said she plans to approach the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge what she called the “illegitimate structure” currently running the party.
She criticised the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that proper procedures were ignored in its formation.
The statement reads, “I, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“In light of recent developments within the party, I will be approaching the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the legitimacy of the current leadership.
“This action seeks to unseat what I consider an illegitimate structure presently overseeing the affairs of our great party.
“Furthermore, I will be requesting the court to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to discontinue recognition of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda.
“This step is necessary to uphold the rule of law, protect the integrity of our party, and ensure that due process is followed in its leadership.”
As of the time of filing this report, neither Nentawe Yilwatda nor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had commented on the claims.
Further background check about Alhaja Danladi reveals that before this declaration (as of early 2026), she was a factional figure within the party, who planned to challenge the legitimacy of the then-recognized National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nentawe Yilwatda in the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Her claims to leadership have been described as a “fringe or factional assertion” rather than a mainstream movement within the party.