A political storm is gathering within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State after governorship aspirants openly rejected moves to impose a consensus candidate ahead of the party’s primaries.
The aspirants described the proposed arrangement as unlawful, arguing that it violates both Nigeria’s Electoral Act and the party’s constitution.
In a strong pushback against the party leadership, the contenders demanded either a transparent consensus process involving all stakeholders or a free and fair direct primary election to determine the APC’s governorship flagbearer.
They also called for the removal of the APC chairman in Yobe, accusing him of bias and alleging that his actions undermine internal democracy within the party.
The dispute signals deepening fractures inside the ruling party in the state, with tensions over succession and candidate selection threatening to escalate as preparations for future elections intensify.
Political observers warn that unresolved internal divisions could weaken party cohesion and trigger broader challenges for the APC in one of its traditional strongholds.
