APC Faces Internal Tension Ahead Of 2027 Primaries
Fresh cracks are emerging within the as the party weighs its strategy for selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
While consensus remains the preferred option, growing rivalries in key states may force a shift to direct primaries where agreements fail.
Sources say the party leadership has already briefed and is set to release its primary election timetable soon, as the deadline from approaches.
In states like Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo, consensus candidates have reportedly been agreed. But in flashpoint states such as Nasarawa, Kwara, Adamawa, and Bauchi, negotiations remain tense, with multiple strong aspirants refusing to step down.
Insiders warn that forcing consensus could backfire, triggering defections or internal rebellion. As a result, direct primaries are increasingly seen as the safer option to maintain party unity.
The situation is further complicated by ongoing political realignments, including efforts to attract figures like Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, even as internal divisions persist.
With consultations ongoing and ambitions rising, the battle for 2027 is already heating up within the APC.


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